Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Texas
I would like to start a line of shirts using the likeness of famous people who were at the top in their field, how do I get consent to do this?
Asked on 2/10/10, 7:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Burdick
Burdick Law Firm
You will need to clear each one individually. If they are long ago dead (Michelangelo, Plato, Socrates, Caesar, Shakespeare, etc.) this is probably not a major problem. If they are a recently deceased celebrity (Elvis, MJ,etc.) there are likely to be residual trademarks and copyrights in an estate that will require you to get permission. If they are still alive, you will need permission to be risk-free.
Answered on 2/17/10, 12:59 am
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