Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Texas

Unless you are famous, or unless you specifically purchased the copyright in the photograph, you likely have no cause of action against the photographer or the author. The photographer owns the copyright in the photograph and can do with the photo what s/he pleases.

If you are famous, you might have a cause of action under an infringement of your right of publicity.

There may be a cause of action in your state for the photographer's actions; you should speak � SPEAK � with an intellectual property attorney who practices near you to determine your rights.

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