Publisher's Synopsis
'…a comprehensive guide to all of the many, often complex legal issues regarding famous people's relationship and dealings with the media ... loss of privacy, harassment and media intrusion are particularly dealt with in the book and are recurring themes for those dealing with celebrities. To my knowledge this is the first book of its kind that deals specifically with this growing area of law and it will be a real help to many of us dealing and involved with the ever-increasing world of celebrity culture.' Taken from the Foreword by Max Clifford This book covers the law in relation to privacy, reputation and commercial exploitation of image relating to celebrities and the regulatory role of the Press Complaints Commission in controlling media intrusion. It provides guidance on initiating claims and applying for injunctions with coverage of case law including Campbell v Mirror Group Newspapers, the Max Mosley case and the Hon Mr Justice Tugendhat's observations on super injunctions in LNS v Persons Unknown. There is also a substantial section on exploiting rights including copyright, rights in performance, sponsorship, merchandising, endorsement and publishing. Also included for reference are precedent letters, particulars of claim and the PCC Editors' Code of Practice and Making a Complaint. • What is a celebrity? • What is a right to privacy? • Is there an image right? • How is the celebrity persona/image protected? • Exploiting the image • Non contractual claims/matters • Privacy • Image rights • Harassment • Press Complaints Commission • Remedies • Defamation • Injunctions • Contractual matters • Management agreement • Publishing contracts • Sponsorship • Endorsement contracts • Merchandising • Recording Written by a barrister, a solicitor and an International Consultant at the Press Complaints Commission this book is of particular relevance to celebrities and those advising them.
