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U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Impacts on Trademark and Copyright Filings

As the U.S. federal government experiences a lapse in funding, many agencies have adjusted or suspended operations. Below is an update on how the shutdown affects trademark and copyright filings. Trademark Filings – USPTO Remains Open and Fully Operational The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has confirmed that it will continue normal operations

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¿Puedo usar la imagen de una celebridad fallecida en 2025?

La respuesta corta: lo más probable es que no — al menos no sin permiso. El derecho de publicidad después de la muerte El derecho de publicidad protege el nombre, la imagen, el apodo, el seudónimo, la voz, la firma y otros rasgos identificativos de una persona frente a su uso indebido con fines comerciales.

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Can I Use the Image of a Dead Celebrity in 2025?

The short answer: most likely no — at least not without permission. The Right of Publicity After Death The right of publicity protects a person’s name, likeness, nickname, pseudonym, voice, signature, and other identifying traits from being misappropriated for commercial purposes. There is still no federal law governing publicity rights. Instead, protection is determined at

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