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Previously on marketinglaw.co.uk we have reported on the battle between footballer Wayne Rooney and his former image rights management company over whether the former was within his rights to exit…

Supermodel Naomi Campbell reacted badly to what she saw as an unauthorised reference to her in an ad for a Cadbury’s chocolate bar. The ASA reached a verdict and Cadbury…

With the royal nuptials just a few months away, advertisers might be tempted to borrow a little princely goodwill for their own brand. But danger lurks in those Wills/ Kate…

The High Court has ruled that an image rights representation agreement tying Wayne into an 8 year exclusive relationship with a management agency on unfavourable terms was in restraint of…

A security guard was unhappy to see his picture in a leaflet advertising his former employer’s services. He complained to the Advertising Standards Authority, but was his consent needed given…

With recent Virgin Active ads in London featuring Messrs Brown and Cameron on bikes, are Europe’s advertisers less likely now to face flak for using politicians? Kim Braber at Hoogenraad…

People may soon be able to protect the commercial use of their persona after death in the State of New York under pending right of publicity bills that would expand…

The new Elysee Palace couple were not amused by their photo in a Ryanair ad alongside the caption “With Ryanair, my whole family can attend the wedding.” Did the Paris…