Legal Question in Entertainment Law in New York
unlawful promotion
if a video is taken of me and used for a promotional company without my consent
Asked on 7/12/09, 2:51 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Warren Markowitz
Warren R. Markowitz, Esq
Re: unlawful promotion
Depending on the circumstances under which the video was taken, you may have an action for compensation against the company that took and used the video.
Please contact my office to discuss this further.
Answered on 7/12/09, 5:55 pm
Steven Mark
Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law
Re: unlawful promotion
It depends on the manner in which the video was used, whether you're recognizable and other factors. Under NY law your name, portrait or picture cannot be used for advertising purposes, or for the purposes of trade without your written consent.
Answered on 7/12/09, 10:33 pm