Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New Jersey

Quotes in product advertising

What laws exist about quoting famous people in product advertising?


Asked on 9/03/08, 4:33 pm

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Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Re: Quotes in product advertising

The fair use doctrine. You may want to begin your research by reading the Estate of Roy Orbinson vs. 2 Live Crew. The style of the case is Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., v. Luther R. Campbell, A/k/a Luke Skyywalker; Christopher Wongwon, A/k/a Fresh Kid Ice; Mark Ross, A/k/a Brother Marquis; David Hobbs, A/k/a Mr. Mixx; Professionally Known as 2 Live Crew; Luke Skyywalker Records).

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Answered on 9/03/08, 7:00 pm


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