Category Archives: Right of Publicity

Ron Artest Changes Name to Meta World Peace, Forsakes Right of Publicity?

Ron Artest has repeatedly stated that he is new man.  He has put behind him the emotional outbursts, suspensions, and the infamous brawl with Detroit Pistons fans that have defined his career perhaps more so than his basketball skills.  With … Continue reading

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Mattel Sued Over ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Barbie Doll

Come and listen to a story about Miss Elly May A television icon even to this day She made the role famous all on her own, When Mattel stole it, without throwing her a bone.   Misappropriation that is, false … Continue reading

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“Winning”: Exploiting Battle Tested Bayonets, Tiger Blood, Adonis DNA, and All Things Charlie Sheen

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably heard some mention of Charlie Sheen, his party habits, his trip to rehab, the cancellation of the rest of the season of his show Two and a Half Men, his … Continue reading

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