aggelosmariospa Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Is it allowed to show famous stars faces in my gigs ?thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmoon Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 If you took the photos, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiceoverwork Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 celticmoon said: If you took the photos, yes.Not entirely true. If you took the photo, you own the photo, but that does not give you the rights or licensing to use the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiceoverwork Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 aggelosmariospa said: Is it allowed to show famous stars faces in my gigs ?Only until you're gig gets banned or the "famous stars" send you a cease and desist letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmoon Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 " Regarding the issue of right of publicity: this is a state-based right. These rights vary sometimes significantly from state-to-state." U.S. justice/ government website.So maybe the answer is: it depends. On where the photo was taken, where it was sold, whose photo (can they prove right of publicity? are they famous enough?), and can damages be proven. I suppose it’s like any other legal matter: only the lawyers will actually benefit. But selling a $5 gig, realizing $4, means you’ll need an awful lot of sales to pay a lawyer’s hourly rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voiceoverwork Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Yes, it depends on so many variables. It’s not an issue that can be asked, or realistically answered on a Forum.Having spent 40+ years in business, radio, tv, stage and entertainment, I’ve been on both sides of the legal argument, with wins and losses.In any business endeavor involving use of any intellectual property, even with the remotest possibly that someone or some entity could make a claim against, the best advice anyone can give (and should listen to) is; talk to a qualified attorney (or two) in your area.I use the services of a business attorney, an entertainment attorney and a trademark attorney, and with all three, the general modus operandi is; "When in doubt, leave it out."Due diligence and best practices should be part of any solid business plan.Good luck! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmoon Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 voiceoverwork said: "When in doubt, leave it out."~lol~ Looking around on Fiverr, it seems there are not enough doubters out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggelosmariospa Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thank you all for your relpies.I decided not to use any photo of famous people 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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