Notable Right of Publicity Cases

Right of Publicity case law provide some of the most memorable reading a law student or practitioner might encounter. Through careful reading of statutory and judicial resources, it is possible to comprehend the Right of Publicity as a doctrine with discernible standards and a critical mission. Still, it is an evolving doctrine and a state-based right. In the context of Right of Publicity valuations, holdings that involve damages awards, and insight on how damages were assessed (most typically through a Right of Publicity expert witness valuation) can be useful.

The cases below are sortable by plaintiff, date, or state. To sort the cases by one of these criteria, select the title at the top of that column.