Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

Photo Rights Usage

I have a business idea that involves documenting a series of sporting events through photography. The idea revolves around the major tournaments in golf and documenting them through creative, sometimes creatively retouched photos and narrative of the event. I of course know that I would need the permission of the PGA or any other organization running the tournament, but I'm wondering if I would need an individual release from each player to use their photos in the book? I'm not sure if the book would be considered ''newsworthy'' since the book wouldn't come out until many months later. Any help? The state is not necessarily Georgia, but that would be one for sure.


Asked on 9/18/08, 4:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Photo Rights Usage

The PGA can work with you regarding any releases you would need. Let us know if we can assist you with this.

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Answered on 9/19/08, 10:10 am


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