Published 12:35 IST, April 15th 2020
Selena Gomez takes legal action against a video gaming company
Hollywood pop star Selena Gomez is dragging a video gaming company to court after they allegedly used her name, image and likeness without permission.
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Hollywood pop star Selena Gomez is dragging a video company to court after y allegedly used singer’s name, im and likeness for profit without her prior permission. As per reports, documents derived by court states it clearly that singing sensation is suing software and techlogy firms who created app ‘Clos Forever - Styling Game.’
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Selena Gomes drags video game company to court
Selena Gomez reportedly said that she never allowed gaming company creators to use her name, im or likeness in any way possible. Moreover, Selena believed that game could tarnish her im since it is a "bug-riddled" app that charges money from users. As per reports, in a statement, her lawyer Alex Weingarten told a media outlet that Selena Gomez's career as a model, actress, musician, and entrepreneur has me her a household name. But, people like Foregame, Mutanbox and se or videogame developers have attempted to profit from ‘Feel Me’ crooner’s signature look by stealing her likeness and inviting or players to style like Selena Gomez without her consent."
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Weingarten reportedly ded that singer is a style icon and this way of stealing her name is an egregious violation of her rights which will heavily be paid by violators. As per reports, in documents filed by Selena, she asked to be granted dams for intentional misappropriation of her im, a share of profit me by company and to cease ir alleged illegal activity.
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This is t first time where celebrities have gone after companies for using ir im without ir permission. In vember 2019, Sandra Bullock and prominent television show host Ellen DeGeneres reportedly sued John Does for using pictures of stars to endorse vertising campaigns like anti-ing skin care products or or beauty items. Apart from this, company also allegedly used fake quotes from rewned celebrities to promote ir products and increase its sales.
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12:44 IST, April 15th 2020