All articles tagged with #image rights
Vinicius Junior signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid through 2032, reportedly worth a net ~€25 million per year with improved image rights, effectively ending Arsenal’s pursuit as they prepared to bid; Real Madrid’s push, reportedly supported by manager Jose Mourinho, comes as Vinicius has 128 goals and 100 assists in 375 appearances, with formal confirmation still pending.
Taylor Swift filed new sound marks to protect her voice and a distinctive visual in response to AI-generated impersonations, signaling a strategic shift to use trademarks alongside publicity rights to curb AI misuse and potentially gain faster relief and damages against platforms.
Spanish prosecutors are seeking a nearly five-year prison sentence for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti over alleged tax fraud related to image rights earned during his time as manager in 2014 and 2015. Ancelotti is accused of evading taxes in Spain and abroad by engaging in the simulation of image rights and signing private contracts to obscure the true beneficiary of the income. Similar cases involving sports figures have often resulted in settlements outside of court proceedings, with fines being paid instead of serving jail time.
Barry Tubb, who played Wolfman in the original Top Gun, is suing Paramount for using his likeness in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, without his consent. Tubb claims that his contract did not allow for the use of his image in any potential sequel, and that the altered behind-the-scenes shot in the film destroyed any copyright to the image of him. He is demanding a jury trial and alleging that Paramount's conduct is misleading and deceptive.
Actor Barry Tubb, known for his role as Wolfman in the original "Top Gun," has filed a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, alleging that they used his image without permission in the 2022 sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick." Tubb claims that his original contract did not include the use of his likeness in a sequel, and he is seeking damages and injunctive relief for an undisclosed amount. The lawsuit comes as the film, which features Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer reprising their roles, achieved significant box office success.
Demand for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami jerseys is skyrocketing ahead of his expected debut, but getting an official one is currently impossible due to unresolved contract details and licensing agreements. Even Inter Miami's website cannot customize a jersey with Messi's name and number. Counterfeit jerseys have been spotted, making it difficult to distinguish authentic ones. The delay in finalizing Messi's contract, which includes licensing agreements with Adidas and Apple, is causing the hold-up. Once everything is settled, there may still be delays in obtaining the highly sought-after jerseys.
A Kentucky man is suing Netflix for over $1 million, claiming that the streaming giant used his photo without permission in a true-crime documentary about a convicted murderer. Taylor Hazlewood alleges that the documentary "The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker" portrays him in a "sinister and defamatory light." Hazlewood's image is onscreen as a voiceover asks: "Is this a guardian angel or a stone-cold killer?" Hazlewood had no relationship to the subject of the documentary, Caleb "Kai" McGillvary, who is also suing Netflix.
A man from Kentucky is suing Netflix for using his image without permission in a documentary about Caleb McGillvary, a viral internet star who was convicted of murder in 2019. Taylor Hazlewood, a respiratory therapist, took a photo with a hatchet and posted it on Instagram, which was used in the documentary without his permission. Hazlewood's attorney claims that he had no connection to the people or events depicted in the film and that Netflix must be held accountable for reputational harm caused by their negligence.