Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Florida

Appearance Releases & Liability Waivers

I want to film my friends and I doing skits similar to 'Jackass', as well as film girls doing things similar to 'Girls Gone Wild'. I haven't trademarked my company name yet, but I want to have rights to use the footage later on, possibly for commercial purposes. What forms do I need, and will the rights be given to my name specifically in the release forms, or should I put the company name before I even trademark it, or can I do both? I just would like to release my self from liability, even though the Jackass-like 'stunts' shouldn't be too dangerous. I also want to have the girls, as well as anyone else appearing on the film, to release me the right to use their likenesses. I intend to film while on a cruise ship in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Mexico. Please respond promptly if possible. Thank you in advance!


Asked on 3/09/07, 12:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Appearance Releases & Liability Waivers

You do not have to trademark you name before going forward with this, but you would be wise to and you will need written agreements with all the participants. Feel free to contact me on this, my firm focuses on Internet and entertainment law.

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Answered on 3/09/07, 12:41 pm


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