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California federal court rejects ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ likeness claim, citing Copyright Act preemption

By Nick Robertson ( November 4, 2024, 20:07 GMT | Insight) -- The Copyright Act preempts publicity and likeness claims by an actor who appeared in the 1986 film "Top Gun," a US federal judge ruled last week. At issue in the dispute is a photograph of plaintiff Barry Tubb, which defendant Paramount Pictures depicted in the 2022 sequel “Top Gun: Maverick.”Actor Barry Tubb cannot bring claims Paramount Pictures violated his publicity and likeness rights by including a photo of him in the blockbuster hit “Top Gun: Maverick.”...

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