Image Rights
In the music industry, "Image Rights" refer to the legal rights associated with an individual's or entity's visual representation, including their likeness, name, and other identifying characteristics. These rights fall under intellectual property law, specifically within the broader scope of music law, and are often referred to as image publicity rights. They grant control over how an artist's image is used commercially, protecting against unauthorized exploitation.
Image Rights
In the music industry, "Image Rights" refer to the legal rights associated with an individual's or entity's visual representation, including their likeness, name, and other identifying characteristics. These rights fall under intellectual property law, specifically within the broader scope of music law, and are often referred to as image publicity rights. They grant control over how an artist's image is used commercially, protecting against unauthorized exploitation.
Image Rights
In the music industry, "Image Rights" refer to the legal rights associated with an individual's or entity's visual representation, including their likeness, name, and other identifying characteristics. These rights fall under intellectual property law, specifically within the broader scope of music law, and are often referred to as image publicity rights. They grant control over how an artist's image is used commercially, protecting against unauthorized exploitation.
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