Category: Right of Publicity
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Why Are Celebrities Trademarking Themselves?
A celebrity’s name, face, or voice can sell a product as effectively as a company’s brand name. When consumers recognize that identity as identifying a particular business or an authorized endorsement, trademark law may help protect its commercial value. Products founded or endorsed by celebrities enjoy wild success sometimes (George Clooney’s Tequila brand Casamigos is…
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What To Do If Your Image Is Used Without Your Permission
Finding your image is used without your permission in a company’s advertisement, packaging or promotional material can be shocking and disturbing. It can also raise questions about both your rights and your options. State privacy and publicity laws may allow you to stop the use and recover compensation. These protections can apply to influencers, professional…