Moses Singer launches 'Right of Publicity Heatmap'

At a time when it has never been easier to monetize – or steal – a person’s name, image, and likeness, understanding the legal protections surrounding these rights is more important than ever.  However, with no overarching federal laws, a patchwork of state-level statutory and common laws governs this area.

To help our clients and the industry navigate this complex system, Moses Singer has released a richly detailed online heatmap cataloging the common law and statutory right of publicity protections across all 50 states.

We invite you to explore the map here.

The map visually categorizes the stringency of each state's right of publicity laws – ranging from no or limited recognition to robust protections - and provides detailed insight into each state's framework. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.