Posthumous Likeness Rights

Posthumous Likeness Rights, also known as post-mortem right of publicity, refer to the legal ability to control and profit from a deceased individual's name, image, and likeness after their death. In the music industry, these rights are crucial for managing the legacy and commercialization of deceased artists' personas, including their use in new recordings, merchandise, or digital representations like holographic performances¹. The duration and scope of these rights vary significantly by jurisdiction, with some states recognizing them for a period ranging from 10 to 100 years post-mortem². This theme also encompasses legal challenges related to unauthorized use and the balance between commercial interests and freedom of expression³.

Posthumous Likeness Rights

Posthumous Likeness Rights, also known as post-mortem right of publicity, refer to the legal ability to control and profit from a deceased individual's name, image, and likeness after their death. In the music industry, these rights are crucial for managing the legacy and commercialization of deceased artists' personas, including their use in new recordings, merchandise, or digital representations like holographic performances¹. The duration and scope of these rights vary significantly by jurisdiction, with some states recognizing them for a period ranging from 10 to 100 years post-mortem². This theme also encompasses legal challenges related to unauthorized use and the balance between commercial interests and freedom of expression³.

Posthumous Likeness Rights

Posthumous Likeness Rights, also known as post-mortem right of publicity, refer to the legal ability to control and profit from a deceased individual's name, image, and likeness after their death. In the music industry, these rights are crucial for managing the legacy and commercialization of deceased artists' personas, including their use in new recordings, merchandise, or digital representations like holographic performances¹. The duration and scope of these rights vary significantly by jurisdiction, with some states recognizing them for a period ranging from 10 to 100 years post-mortem². This theme also encompasses legal challenges related to unauthorized use and the balance between commercial interests and freedom of expression³.