Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2741 - Right Of Publicity In Individual's Persona

• Section 2741.01 - Right Of Publicity In Individual's Persona Definitions.
  As used in this chapter: (A) "Persona" means an individual's name, voice, signature, photograph, image, likeness, or distinctive appearance, if any of these aspects...
• Section 2741.02 - Using Individual's Persona For Commercial Purpose Without Authorization.
  (A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not use any aspect of an individual's persona for a commercial purpose :...
• Section 2741.03 - Application To Residents Of This State.
  Except as otherwise provided in section 2741.09 of the Revised Code, this chapter applies only to the following: (A) The right of publicity in...
• Section 2741.04 - Right Of Publicity In Individual's Persona Is Freely Transferable And Descendible.
  The right of publicity in an individual's persona is freely transferable and descendible, in whole or in part, by any of the following means:...
• Section 2741.05 - Granting Consent For Commercial Use.
  (A) Except as otherwise expressly provided in an agreement transferring an aspect of an individual's right of publicity, only the following persons may grant...
• Section 2741.06 - Civil Action To Enforce Publicity Right.
  (A) The following persons may bring a civil action to enforce the rights set forth in this chapter: (1) A person or persons, including...
• Section 2741.07 - Damages In Civil Action To Enforce Publicity Right.
  (A) (1) A person who violates section 2741.02 of the Revised Code is liable in a civil action to the person injured by the...
• Section 2741.08 - Additional Remedies.
  The remedies provided for in this chapter are in addition to any other remedies provided for by state or federal statute or common law....
• Section 2741.09 - Exceptions.
  (A) This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) (a) A literary work, dramatic work, fictional work, historical work, audiovisual work,...
• Section 2741.99 - Penalty For Violation Of Rc 2741.02(a)(3).
  Whoever violates division (A)(3) of section 2741.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. A criminal penalty imposed...

Last modified: October 10, 2016