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Airbnb Faces Suit for Using Julia Child’s Name in a Contest
Earlier this year, Airbnb ran a contest in which one winner could “come stay in the former home of Julia Child.” The company advertised that entrants could imagine themselves “walking the halls of Julia Child’s former…
Jordan $8.9M – Dominick’s 0: Star Wins Over Unauthorized Use of Name
For years, Michael Jordan dominated opponents on the basketball court. Now, he seems to be doing the same in legal courts. Last week, a jury ordered Chicago grocery chain Dominick’s (now owned by Safeway) to pay the…
Advertising Around the Women’s World Cup
US 2; Germany 0 It’s only been a few hours since the US Women’s National Team beat Germany to secure a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals, and we’ve already gotten questions from advertisers who want to…
Don Henley Settles Right of Publicity Suit with Retailer
Last year, Duluth Trading Company ran ads promoting its henley-style shirts that urged customers to “Don a Henley and take it easy.” (Readers of a different generation, take note: Don Henley is one of the singers in…
Jennifer Love Hewitt Sues Over Use of Her Image
Jennifer Love Hewitt doesn't love The Marz Group or its vitamin sprays. In fact, last week, the actress sued the company for using her image in ads without authorization. The Marz Group spent a few minutes in the…