Hi Jeff. From my understanding of the 'likeness' laws, they do not apply in every state in the USA. It is therefore impossible to comment on the legality of these images in that context.
Political campaigns rely on the goodwill of the public. I doubt if any party would risk losing an election by taking action against someone selling a few shirts. All those Obama shirts are free publicity after all.
I don't know how cafepress and others validate if someone has the right to use images. I am assuming that most would just have a disclaimer saying customers are responsible for images they submit??
Political campaigns rely on the goodwill of the public. I doubt if any party would risk losing an election by taking action against someone selling a few shirts. All those Obama shirts are free publicity after all.
I don't know how cafepress and others validate if someone has the right to use images. I am assuming that most would just have a disclaimer saying customers are responsible for images they submit??