Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

Photos of Famous People

Can I publish and sell photographs of

famous people that I personally took?


Asked on 3/28/09, 11:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Justin Lampel Lampel & Associates, P.C.

Re: Photos of Famous People

As a generaly rule: Yes. Like any attorney would tell you there are always exceptions...for example, you can't put a picture you took of Tom Hanks and use it to advertise your business selling widgets. In addition, if you used a high powered lens to zoom in on them at home you could have legal problems. But as a general rule, yes. To eliminate the risk you may want to seek an attorney for your specific situation. Hope all is well, Justin

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Answered on 3/29/09, 2:20 pm


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