postmortem publicity rights

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The New Law That Lets Deceased Performers’ Heirs Stop AI Replicas

Artificial Intelligence, Celebrity Estates, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Regulation /

The new right of publicity law extends protections for a performer’s voice, image, and likeness after death, letting heirs seek injunctions and damages against unauthorized AI replicas. It gives estates clearer enforcement and licensing leverage against deepfakes and synthetic performances. This article explains what the law covers, who can sue, key exceptions, and practical steps […]

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The Right of Publicity – What It Protects After You Die

Celebrity & Public Figure Rights, Digital Technology & AI Law, Estate Planning, Family Inheritance & Probate, Intellectual Property Law /

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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