Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Using Celebrity Photos

I work for a non-profit benefitting disadvantaged children. Some of these children met a professional golfer and our staff member took a photo. We would like to use this as a holiday card to our volunteers. The name of the celebrity is not located anywhere on this card. Do I need to obtain permission from the golfer in order to use it?


Asked on 12/27/07, 12:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

Re: Using Celebrity Photos

You can't use the celebrity's likeness for any commercial use without his consent, but for a small circulation holiday card, it's probably not going to be a problem, as long as you're not selling the cards. Still, it's best to obtain permission... which shouldn't be too hard if the celeb is a believer in your cause.

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Answered on 12/28/07, 2:43 pm


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