Portrait rights

In the world of sports, portrait rights play a major role. Athletes are often photographed and filmed, and their likeness is used in various commercial expressions such as advertising, sponsorship and merchandising. Portrait law protects athletes from unauthorized commercial use of their image and allows them to exercise control over how their image is used. At Delissen Martens, our sports law attorneys offer expert advice on all legal aspects surrounding portrait law.

Important legal points of interest in portrait law

Portrait law encompasses various legal issues that athletes and sports organizations need to consider. We support you in the following areas, among others:

• Commercial exploitation;
• Right to privacy;
• Infringement of portrait rights;
• Intellectual property and image rights. In addition to portrait rights, intellectual property rights, such as copyrights on photographs, may come into play. We ensure that all rights are clearly defined in contracts and agreements.

Liability and protection of rights

The unauthorized use of portraits can lead to legal liability for the party violating the rights. Covering risks and enforcing rights includes both preventing misuse and recovering damages in the event of portrait rights infringement.

Contact us if you have questions about image rights in sport

Doyou have questions about image rights in sport or are you looking for an experienced image rights lawyer? The specialists at Delissen Martens are happy to provide you with expert and targeted advice. Please do not hesitate to contact us - together we will ensure that your rights are protected and that your image is used correctly and legally.