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Intellectual Property Law

Right of publicity

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Publication Year

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The Right Of Publicity In New York And California: A Critical Analysis, Paul Czarnota Jan 2012

The Right Of Publicity In New York And California: A Critical Analysis, Paul Czarnota

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal

The article provides an analysis of the right of publicity under the state laws of New York and California as of September 2012, focusing on the application of the laws to celebrities and the illegal use of their identities in advertising and trade. The New York right to publicity tort laws reportedly protect a celebrity's name, portrait, and voice from unauthorized use by third parties. The New York case Roberson v. Rochester Folding Box Co. is also mentioned.


J.J. Morrison And His Right Of Publicity Lawsuit Against The Ncaa, Sean Hanlon, Ray Yasser Jan 2008

J.J. Morrison And His Right Of Publicity Lawsuit Against The Ncaa, Sean Hanlon, Ray Yasser

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Extreme Makeover: Redefining Athletes' Identities In A Fantasy World, Robert T. Ferguson Jr. Jan 2007

Extreme Makeover: Redefining Athletes' Identities In A Fantasy World, Robert T. Ferguson Jr.

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal

No abstract provided.


No Room For Cheers: Schizophrenic Application In The Realm Of Right Of Publicity Protection, Jennifer Y. Choi Jan 2002

No Room For Cheers: Schizophrenic Application In The Realm Of Right Of Publicity Protection, Jennifer Y. Choi

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal

No abstract provided.