Establishes civil right of action for misuse of individual's name, image, likeness, or voice.
The bill establishes a person's right of publicity as a property right in New Jersey law. It grants individuals exclusive rights to control the commercial use of their name, image, likeness, or voice. These rights can be assigned, licensed, or inherited. Unauthorized use for commercial purposes, such as advertising or fundraising, without consent is prohibited and can result in civil action. The bill allows for the recovery of actual damages, profits from the unauthorized use, and reasonable attorney's fees. It also provides for injunctive relief and the destruction of infringing materials.
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