Edinburgh University
lecturer Gillian Black is not doubting the money-making potential
of Suri – or other children born to famous parents, such as Shiloh
Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, Nicole Ritchie, Peaches Geldof and Kelly
Osbourne. Her point is that the law that protects image rights is
muddled.
Racing driver Eddie Irvine had his day in court when Talksport
used a photo of him without his consent, and Michael Douglas and
Catherine Zeta Jones continue to do battle with Hello! over
unauthorised wedding photos long after the last crumb of wedding
cake has been eaten. But still the law remains unsettled.
Black launched an online
survey today that seeks your views: what rights do you think
celebrities have? And what rights do you think are appropriate?
"There seems to be a divergence between the law, which has
tended to play down the significance of celebrity endorsement, and
the commercial practice, which thrives on celebrity deals and
publicity," said Black.
Black hopes the findings of the survey will identify whether
legal reform is needed.
Complete the
survey (should take approximately 10 minutes)
Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, and Suri Cruise were
photographed exclusively for Vanity Fair by
Annie Leibovitz. The October issue
of Vanity Fair hit newsstands in New Yorkand
Los Angeleson 6th September, and nationally in
the US by 12th September.
