Gardendale, AL asked in Copyright, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Alabama

Q: a you tube program has published photos of me without my permission, It is illegal? I don't want them to use my image

a you tube program has published photos of me without my permission, It is illegal? I don't want them to use my image

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Timothy John Billick
Timothy John Billick
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  • Intellectual Property Lawyer
  • Seattle, WA

A: We all have a right of privacy, which includes our "right of publicity." However, if your image was taken while you were in a public place, and/or your image was only briefly shown, it will be much harder to assert your claim. Please consult with an IP/privacy attorney to fully assess your rights.

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Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Mesa, AZ

A: depends on how they came into posession of your image

Check with them

Did you sign anything?

how much is your image use? incidental? primary?

did you participate at a public event where they got it?

consult with an attorney

best luck

Marcos

attorney for the creative classes

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