Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
Website using my image and personal information
The website of my past employer still has an article on me claiming I am an employee of their's. The article features pictures of me and descriptions of where I live. It has been over 2 years since I left the company and I would like them to stop using my information to promote their company. I am currently in the same line of work and their claims are causing confusion for my prospective customers. I have requested, via email, for them to remove the article but they have ignored the requests. Thanks for your help.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Website using my image and personal information
In a nutshell, you have standing for an injunction and/or to sue for fraud, unfair business practices,invasion of privacy etc...If you would like prompt, affordable assistance in this legal matter, contact us this week for a free phone consultation.
Re: Website using my image and personal information
Sounds like you need to send a formal Cease and Desist letter, preferably from a law firm and be prepared to file and maintain a lawsuit for breach of your publicity rights as well as unfair competition. Without more facts, that's about all I can tell you. If you wish to pursue this, feel free to call me concerning this matter.
Re: Website using my image and personal information
You should have an intellectual property attorney write a strongly-worded "cease and desist" letter, threatening to sue for fraud, unfair business practices, potentially violation of publicity rights, etc.
Let me know if you would like more information.
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