Cal. Civ. Code 3344.1. This law protects the Right of Publicity of a Deceased Individual. Mrs. Janet Arness is the surviving spouse of James Arness, and owns the Rights of Publicity of James Arness name and likeness. To be clear, this Right of Publicity is independent and separate as to any other potential property rights, such as Copyright. The manufacturing or reproduction of any item(s) is prohibited.
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