13 Jul 2021
New Right of Publicity State Q&As
Check out these Q&As for state law guidance on the right of publicity, which address whether a state recognizes statutory and/or common law rights of publicity, which forms of identity are protected, postmortem rights, elements of a claim, defenses and exemptions, remedies, and more. Recent additions include Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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- Right of Publicity Fundamentals
Skim this practice note for an overview of the right of publicity, including scope of the right and notable defenses to claims, such as the First Amendment.
- Publicity Release (Pro-Advertiser)
Adapt this smart form when an advertiser client plans to use an individual’s identity for commercial purposes in an identifiable manner, whether or not the person is a celebrity.
- Rights Clearance
Learn which rights may need to be cleared when using existing third-party content in a new work (i.e., copyright, trademark, right of publicity) and the issues you should consider when conducting a rights clearance review and obtaining third-party consent.
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