Appeals Court Rules Marilyn Monroe's Persona Belongs to Public, Not Her Estate
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At the time of her death, the famous actress was domiciled in New York, not California, and as a result, her estate can't use California's publicity rights law to object to a photo licensor and others.
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Marilyn Monroe Estate Allowed to Bring Trademark Claims Against Merchandiser
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Burial plot near to Marilyn Monroe up for sale
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THE LAW; A battle over who cashes in on the legacy of Marilyn
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