Celebrity & Public Figure Rights

Covers the legal rights and risks unique to celebrities and other public figures, including defamation, privacy, harassment, and the use of name, image, and likeness (right of publicity). It also addresses media and social‑media disputes, endorsements, unauthorized commercial use, and reputation management issues.

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The Right of Publicity – What It Protects After You Die

The Right of Publicity – What It Protects After You Die

In most U.S. states, the right of publicity can survive death and be enforced by your estate for decades—often 10 to 100 years, depending on the state. These postmortem rights can control (and monetize) the commercial use of a deceased person’s name, image, voice, and likeness, but the scope and duration vary widely and may […]
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