The Life List: Stars who sue over unauthorised use of image

These five celebrities took action over use of their famous faces and names without permission

Jay Chou PHOTO: G.H.Y. CULTURE & MEDIA
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Use the image of your favourite celebrity as your desktop wallpaper all you want. But use it for the wrong purposes and you might find yourself slapped with a lawsuit. Here are some celebrities who have had no qualms with suing over the use of their image and likeness.

J Hero Chinese Cuisine, a restaurant in China, has been called a treasure trove of memorabilia connected to Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on September 13, 2020, with the headline The Life List: Stars who sue over unauthorised use of image. Subscribe