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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

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Take-Two Interactive v. Pinkerton Showdown Has Ended in a Draw

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One year ago, I wrote a post about the Lohan v. Take-Two Interactive case in which Lindsay Lohan thought she recognized her image in Take-Two’s Grand Theft Auto V (“GTAV”) video game. Many people who notice that they resemble...more

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Celebrity Brands: The Line Between Fair Use and Infringement

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All brand owners are faced with difficult decisions regarding how aggressively to police their brands. The decision is particularly difficult when the unauthorized use is by a loyal customer or fan. While some traditional...more

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Sign O’ the Times: the Right of Publicity Comes to Minnesota

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The ability to control the use of one’s name, likeness, voice, and other personal attributes is known as the right of publicity. Unlike trademarks, patents, and copyrights, which are types of intellectual property governed...more

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