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
1 Answer from Attorneys
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).
Answered on 9/03/08, 7:00 pm