Boxer Mike Tyson has sued the Boxing Hall of Fame Inc., in Las Vegas, and one of its directors for trademark infringement and unauthorized use of his image (Tyson v. The Boxing Hall of Fame, Inc., D. Nev., 2:17-cv-02122, complaint 8/8/17).
Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, alleged the museum of boxing memorabilia is selling T-shirts and other items with his name and image, which infringes his trademarks and violates his right of publicity. The right of publicity is how a person can control any commercial use of their name, likeness, or other component of their identity.
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