Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California

identity

can someone make a book or a movie and use you real name in it with out your permission?


Asked on 3/19/07, 4:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: identity

If you're not a public figure and the character is actually supposed to be you, then no. If the name of a fictional character just happens to be the same as yours, then you are probably out of luck.

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Answered on 3/19/07, 4:41 pm
Alden Knisbacher knisbacher law offices

Re: identity

No they can't -- that's an invasion of your privacy. Feel free to send more details to my private email.

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Answered on 3/19/07, 5:17 pm


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