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Albert Einstein and the Right of Publicity: A Cautionary Tale



by Sara L. Edelman
Davis & Gilbert LLP - New York Office

Howard R. Weingrad
Davis & Gilbert LLP - New York Office

September 5, 2012

Previously published on September 2012

A case brought against General Motors LLC should serve as a reminder to all advertisers to carefully consider the statutory and common law rights of publicity when using the image or likeness of a deceased celebrity in an advertisement or other marketing or sales promotion.


 

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