Asked by Anh Thy Nguy?n Ng?c on Jul 03, 2024

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Which of the following is most likely to involve liability for violating a person's right of publicity? In each case,assume that the plaintiff's name,likeness,work,etc.was appropriated without the plaintiff's permission.

A) Using the work of an unknown artist to illustrate the T-shirts one makes and sells
B) Using the picture of the owner to sell beer at a pub
C) Using a picture of a racecar to sell chewing tobacco
D) Using Madonna's name to sell women's apparel

Right Of Publicity

The right of publicity is the right of an individual to control and make money from the commercial use of his or her identity.

Plaintiff's Permission

In legal context, implies the necessity for a plaintiff to authorize or consent to an action or proposal during litigation.

Madonna's Name

Refers to the legal trademark or personal name of Madonna, an iconic pop music singer.

  • Grasp the concepts of privacy rights, including rights of publicity and different invasions of privacy.
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aliah rahimJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Celebrities can take the help of a legal doctrine called the right of publicity which has a cause of action against defendants who,without consent,use the right holders' names,likenesses,or identities for commercial purposes.