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Farella Braun + Martel LLP

The Distinct Concepts of Copyright and Right of Publicity In Photos

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A recent lawsuit filed by photographer Jackson Lee against MediaNews Group illustrates the important distinction between copyright and the right of publicity. Lee claims the publisher used his photos of Beyoncé, Jennifer...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Fourth Circuit Rules Against News Org's Fair Use of Ted Nugent Photograph

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled on Feb. 6, 2024, that a news organization's use of a photograph of musician Ted Nugent did not constitute fair use, siding with the photographer who argued that the news...more

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Tattoo Artist Copyright Win Will Create Uncertainty Over Celebrities with Tattoos

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A jury in the District Court for the Southern District of Illinois in the case of Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software found that the depiction of tattoos on wrestler Randy Orton in a video game published by Take Two...more

BakerHostetler

AD-ttorneys@law – June 2020 #2

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Reese Witherspoon and Draper James in COVID-19 Giveaway Suit - Safety concerns heightened by virus-inspired Internet boom - Prêt à Despair -Draper James’ dress “giveaway” was a public relations disaster....more

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New York Court Finds Warhol Series to be Fair Use of Prince Photograph

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Earlier this month, in The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith, No. 17-cv-2532 (S.D.N.Y. July 1, 2019), a New York district court granted the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts’ (“AWF”)...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Artist Formerly Known As…Warhol

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Lynn Goldsmith is a professional photographer who rose to fame in the 1970’s for her portrait photography, especially for her work with musicians and other entertainers. Her work has appeared on over 100 album covers....more

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