Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Florida
personal image/name on t-shirt
Can I use a photo of another person (taken in a public place) and his name on a t-shirt? This person is a university administrator.
Asked on 3/26/02, 2:39 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Look
Look Law Firm
Re: personal image/name on t-shirt
That person has rights of publicity and/or privacy. In short, that person's consent is generally required particularly if you plan to make money off of the shirts.
Answered on 3/26/02, 3:46 pm