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Perspective

Sep. 17, 2011

The correct approach to a right of publicity claim

The substantive law and procedural considerations you should know for right of publicity litigation in California. By Charles J. Harder of Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin LLP


By Charles J. Harder


Chapter 2 of the book, "Entertainment Litigation," sets forth the substantive law and important procedural considerations for right of publicity litigation in California, pertaining to the unauthorized use of a person's name, likeness, voice, signature, or identity. This excerpt discusses the overall substantive considerations of a right of publicity case.


Chapter 2: Right of Publicity Litigation

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