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2002 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's law on unauthorized use of a person's name or likeness, including rights, parties eligible to sue, and time limits for filing.

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Pennsylvania State Law

2002 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 2002

Summary

Pennsylvania law § 2002 (42 Pa.C.S. 2002) prohibits the unauthorized commercial use of a person's name or likeness without their written consent. It allows the individual or authorized parties to file a lawsuit for injunction and damages within 30 years of the person's death. The law also specifies who can bring such actions, including minors, estates, and authorized licensees.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's law on unauthorized use of a person's name or likeness, including rights, parties eligible to sue, and time limits for filing.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.