Gauck v. Karamian’s Empirical Analysis
2011
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Applies 47 U.S.C. § 230 (Communications Decency Act § 230)
Relies on Motor Company Unsecureds' Committee of Motor Company v. Z W · Overstreet v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government · Basicomputer Corp. v. Scott · Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. v. Elvisly Yours, Inc. · Michigan State v. Miller
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“[a]ny person who knowingly uses or infringes upon the use of another individual's name, photograph, or likeness in any medium, in any manner directed to any person other than such individual, as an item of commerce for purposes of advertising products, merchandise, goods, or services, or for purposes of ... purchases of products, merchandise, goods, or services, without such individual's prior consent, ... shall be liable to a civil action.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“The statute was intended to 'create an inheritable property right for those people who use their names or likenesses in a commercial manner, such as an entertainer or sports figure - someone who uses his or her name for endorsement purposes.'”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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