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Entertainment & Sports

Feb. 17, 2011

Athletes Face Tough Fight in Video Game Cases

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Tuesday in two cases that cut to the heart of how much ownership celebrities hold over their own image and likeness.


By Jean-Luc Renault


Daily Journal Staff Writer


PASADENA - The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a case that cuts to the heart of how much ownership celebrities hold over their own image or likeness.


The issue stems from two separate challenges brought by college and retired professional athletes against video game publisher Electronic Arts for allegedly using virtual images of real-life sports stars without seeking t...

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