§ 63.60.010 Property right — Use of name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness
§ 63.60.020 Definitions
§ 63.60.030 Transfer, assignment, and license
§ 63.60.040 Right is exclusive for individuals and personalities
§ 63.60.050 Infringement of right — Use without consent — Profit or not for profit
§ 63.60.060 Infringement of right — Superior courts — Injunctions — Liability for damages and profits — Impoundment — Destruction — Attorneys’ fees
§ 63.60.070 Exemptions from use restrictions — When chapter does not apply
§ 63.60.080 Community property rights
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 63.60 - Personality rights

  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Inter vivos: Transfer of property from one living person to another living person.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.