Lugosi v. Universal Pictures: Descent of the Right of Publicity

Authors

Jon B. Eisenberg

Abstract

The "right of publicity" provides celebrities with exclusive rights to the pecuniary value in their names and likenesses. A case presently before the California Supreme Court, Lugosi v. Universal Pictures, raises the question of whether this right should survive the death of a celebrity and descend to heirs. This Note examines the descent issue and concludes that the right of publicity should be descendible for a limited term of years.

Recommended Citation

Jon B. Eisenberg, Lugosi v. Universal Pictures: Descent of the Right of Publicity, 29 Hastings L.J. 751 (1978).
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