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Q: A celebrity on a talk show states the virtues of a beauty product. There is no mention of a brand name......

can I quote her verbatum and use a picture of her on said talk show in my company's sales catalog?

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Donovan A Rodriques
Donovan A Rodriques
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  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You may quote her so long as it is not done in such a manner that implies celebrity's endorsement of your goods/services. You will need celebrity's permission to use her/his name and likeness in your catalog. You may also need permission from the talk show's owner to use the image captured from the show.

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