Although Bob Marley, a beloved superstar musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, has been deceased since 1981, his commercial value continues to escalate. His name, likeness and intellectual property have been — and continue to be — a source of heated debate. They have now resulted in a family feud spilling over into the court system.
On Dec. 1, 2011, a Bahamian Company representing Bob Marley’s widow, Rita, and nine of his children, filed a lawsuit in the federal Southern District of Florida. The suit seeks to prevent Bob Marley’s half brother from using his legendary brother’s name, image, photographs, lyrics and symbols without official authorization to promote an annual Miami music festival and other ventures. Also named in the lawsuit are Bookers’ affiliated Florida corporations, Bob Marley Heritage Corporation and Bob Marley Movement of Jah People. The lawsuit contends that people could be deceived into thinking that defendants’ uses are officially endorsed by the Marley family and its corporation, Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Ltd., the alleged rightful owners of Bob Marley’s intellectual property.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
