Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Can I use a timeshare resort's picture and video that is online to protest and criticize them?
Asked on 2/17/13, 3:00 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
I'd advise against it; the picture and video are probably either protected by copyright or could be copyrighted, and your proposed use would arguably at least fall out of the "fair use" spectrum. There would be potential defenses to an infringement suit, but it's cheaper to make your own video than to risk a suit, even one you might win (at great expense).
Answered on 2/17/13, 10:50 am