Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

The issues fall under publicity and privacy rights, which are causes of action under state law.

You cannot use the image or likeness of a person to promote your goods or services, especially a famous person who may have even greater protections, without their permission. About a dozen states even extend these rights to dead persons ranging from 10-100 years after they die and which would be enforced usually by their estates.

This may not pose a problem for, but it is certainly possible, so before investing anything in this I would clear it with your own counsel first.

If you would like to discuss further over a free phone consult, feel free to contact me anytime that is convenient.

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Kind regards,

Frank

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