Selected Right of Publicity Cases

Case law concerning the Right of Publicity often provides fascinating fact patterns and memorable reading. Through careful review 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. In the context of Right of Publicity valuations, cases that involve damages awards and insight on how remedies were assessed (typically with a Right of Publicity expert witness valuation) can be useful.

The selected 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.