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Schillings partner Simon Smith unveils new book on Image Rights 


5 November 2008

Read book review by by Phillip Taylor MBE - April 2009

Schillings partner Simon Smithis set to release the latest edition of "Image, Persona and the Law" this winter, with the book providing a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the law in England and Wales regarding the protection of name, image and other aspects of persona.

The second edition of the book will also go into detail on both the specific context of commercial exploitation without the individual's consent and in the separate context of invasion of privacy. The book also presents a detailed analysis of the numerous developments which have occurred in relation to the right to privacyin the UK.

Using the knowledge and experience gained as a litigator specialising in protecting and restoring the reputationsof high profile individuals, entrepreneurs and corporate organisations, Simon Smith's book will assist entertainment and media lawyers in the UK and US who represent celebrities and other personalities in the media, enabling them to advise their clients on their right to privacyand the right to publicity in the UK.

The book has a number of key features that will benefit entertainment lawyers looking into the areas of reputation managementand discusses the numerous significant decisions which have occurred since the previous edition of the book was released in 2001 as well as examining the leading privacy decisions which have been brought, together with an analysis of the Data Protection Act 1998, including the Douglas-Zeta Jonesand Murray(JK Rowling's son) decisions, the latter being brought to action by Schillings recently.

5 ways this book will help you to protect identities
  1. Provides detailed analysis of the law in England and Wales relating to the protection of name, image and other aspects of personal.
  2. Guides you through the significant developments in the right to privacy.
  3. Gives you expert commentary on the key cases , so you can assess their impact.
  4. Analyses relevant US, European and international case law and legislation, providing context for your cases.
  5. Anticipates future trends so you can foresee likely developments.
Equips you with the tools you need

The book provides tactics you can use:

For more information and to order go to Sweet and Maxwell’s online order page