Legal Question in Entertainment Law in New York
I am making a calender of celebrites. Do I have to pay celebrites to use photos of them? If I use dead celebrites will I have to pay the estate of the celebrites?
Asked on 4/20/12, 3:08 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Do I have to pay celebrites to use photos of them?
A. Yes.
If I use dead celebrites will I have to pay the estate of the celebrites?
A. Yes.
Mike.
Answered on 4/20/12, 3:17 pm
Christopher Mitchell
Law Offices of Laurence Kramer, PLLC
Also, consider where you are getting these pictures from. If you are using pre-existing photos not taken by you, then cpoyright issues come into play.
Answered on 4/23/12, 5:48 am