Comments on: Can i sell t-shirts online if they are my own artwork but are of celebrities? http://www.customdesignedshirt.com/online-t-shirt-design/can-i-sell-t-shirts-online-if-they-are-my-own-artwork-but-are-of-celebrities Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:03:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: ron m http://www.customdesignedshirt.com/online-t-shirt-design/can-i-sell-t-shirts-online-if-they-are-my-own-artwork-but-are-of-celebrities/comment-page-1#comment-947 ron m Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:34:59 +0000 http://www.customdesignedshirt.com/online-t-shirt-design/can-i-sell-t-shirts-online-if-they-are-my-own-artwork-but-are-of-celebrities#comment-947 You could get into trouble if you are using the celebrities images without permission. A lot of people do this, and get away with it, but they are risking a lawsuit. I would suggest looking into getting permission for each one you intend to use prior to using it. There are websites out there to help direct you, or you might contact an attorney who can direct you. ex. from a Ca Attorney. Celebrities, athletes, and artists have certain rights in regard to the commercial use of their image, voice, or persona. Under sections 3344 and 3344.1 of the California Civil Code, reproducing or using the image, voice, or persona of someone without their permission constitutes a violation of their privacy rights. Privacy rights extend to the celebrity status of deceased persons as well. Permission for the reproduction of photographs, movie stills, or other depictions of a deceased celebrity requires permission from the person or corporation who owns the rights to them. The Fergus law office enters into litigation against companies and individuals who violate the privacy rights of celebrities, recovering damages for lost royalties or harm to one's reputation. Privacy Rights and the Unauthorized Use of Celebrity Status Attorney Gary S. Fergus represents clients in regard to the following kinds of privacy rights violations: Unauthorized reproduction of a celebrity's image on t-shirts, posters, goods, or advertisements ect.. <br><b>References : </b><br> You could get into trouble if you are using the celebrities images without permission. A lot of people do this, and get away with it, but they are risking a lawsuit.
I would suggest looking into getting permission for each one you intend to use prior to using it. There are websites out there to help direct you, or you might contact an attorney who can direct you.
ex.
from a Ca Attorney.
Celebrities, athletes, and artists have certain rights in regard to the commercial use of their image, voice, or persona. Under sections 3344 and 3344.1 of the California Civil Code, reproducing or using the image, voice, or persona of someone without their permission constitutes a violation of their privacy rights.

Privacy rights extend to the celebrity status of deceased persons as well. Permission for the reproduction of photographs, movie stills, or other depictions of a deceased celebrity requires permission from the person or corporation who owns the rights to them. The Fergus law office enters into litigation against companies and individuals who violate the privacy rights of celebrities, recovering damages for lost royalties or harm to one’s reputation.

Privacy Rights and the Unauthorized Use of Celebrity Status
Attorney Gary S. Fergus represents clients in regard to the following kinds of privacy rights violations:

Unauthorized reproduction of a celebrity’s image on t-shirts, posters, goods, or advertisements

ect..
References :

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