QUESTION
What is my recourse when a company uses my name to promote their product without a signed release?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2014 on Personal Injury - Idaho
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Company has been using my name in a worldwide advertising campaign for one of their products which I have extensive experience in. In 2011, we asked them to cease and desist using my name, and they assured me they had. We now have evidence that they are still using my name in promotional material in national advertising. It is very well known in the industry that I probably have more experience with this product than anyone else, but they have never compensated me for the use of my name, nor have they ever gotten a release from me or permission to use my name. What, if any, recourse do I have?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
You get a lawyer and sue for invasion of your privacy.
Answered on Mar 03rd, 2014 at 4:39 PM
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Sounds like you may have a claim. See a good litigation lawyer and show him all your facts and your proofs. Careful about dates. You have a 3 year statute of limitation in NC. Why did you wait so long?
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 4:09 PM
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You have the right to sue them for the improper use of your name under the circumstances outlined. You do have a duty to mitigate your damages however, so the offender has to be put on notice to cease and desist on an immediate basis, and you do need proof of their receipt of the notice to cease and desist.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:30 AM
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You need to retain an attorney to assist you for misappropriation of your name.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:30 AM
I would suggest that you contact an attorney that handles this kind of case.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:29 AM
James Eugene Hasser
It sounds like you're going to have to get a lawyer that does patent and copyright law and file suit.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:28 AM
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You have to sue them for using your name, unfair trade practice etc. You need to find a local attorney because this is not the type of case that a person can handle on their own.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:28 AM
Edwin K. Niles
Ask the appropriate court to issue a restraining order.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 3:28 AM