Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Tennessee

Re: use of an image

Probably not. From a trademark law perspective, if it appears

that your album is, in some way, sponsored by or in any way

affiliated with, the mfg, then you could have a problem (e.g. if the

vehicle is the center of the picture and the album name, or some reference

therein, sounds like a sponsorship tie-in. "Chevy's favorite Top 10 hits"

presents an obvious TM problem. Nor do I see a copyright problem on simply

using the photo in a nonprominent way. I would not hurt to have your current

attorney send a short letter to the mfg. to ask them. Of course, if the album

is not anticipated to be a BIG seller, this could be overkill. If you are

interested in more, or do not have counsel, give me a call at 417-1040.

Sean Scally

Sean Scally, Attorney-at-Law

6053 Bradford Hills Drive