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Right of publicity
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Principal legal sources
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Enforcement
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Other relevant rights
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Protectable aspects
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Foreign citizens
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Registration requirements
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Protection after death
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Transferring
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Infringement
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Post-mortem rights
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Recommended actions
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Right infringement
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Excluded formats
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Infringement claim requirements
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Liability of media
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Available remedies
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Punitive damages
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Preliminary relief
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Damages measures
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Significant case law
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Relevant fora
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Consideration of foreign decisions
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