Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 63 Personal Property - Section 63.60.050 Infringement of right -- Use without consent -- Profit or not for profit

§ 63.60.050. Infringement of right -- Use without consent -- Profit or not for profit

Any person who uses or authorizes the use of a living or deceased individual's or personality's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness, on or in goods, merchandise, or products entered into commerce in this state, or for purposes of advertising products, merchandise, goods, or services, or for purposes of fund raising or solicitation of donations, or if any person disseminates or publishes such advertisements in this state, without written or oral, express or implied consent of the owner of the right, has infringed such right. An infringement may occur under this section without regard to whether the use or activity is for profit or not for profit.

[1998 c 274 § 5.]

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