August 22, 2025

The Briefing: Publicity Rights and the Law – Using Real People in Your Work

Weintraub Tobin

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Can you use a celebrity’s voice or image in your work? What about AI-generated versions? On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley explore the right of publicity—how it protects names, likenesses, voices, and what happens when you cross the line.

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