Consider whether the following use of player names or identities without authorization from the…
- May 25, 2021/ Finance
Consider whether the following use of player names or
identities without authorization from the player or players union violates any
legally protected rights.
(a) A company makes and sells bobblehead dolls depicting
famous professional athletes and identifies them by name in the product’s
packaging.
(b) A minor league baseball league affixes the names and
photos of members of its AllStar team to merchandise such as T-shirts, mugs,
and other souvenirs that are sold in the venue hosting its All-Star Game.