Using a Meme in Your Advertising? Clear the Publicity Rights–FJerry v. Oasis Energy

Technology & Marketing Law Blog 2025-11-08

Summary:

This case involves a photo from the “Dude With Sign” meme series, featuring Seth Phillips in the titular role: An advertiser, Oasis Energy, modified the meme to promote its offerings in two social media posts: FJerry owns both the copyright...

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Link:

https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/11/using-a-meme-in-your-advertising-clear-the-publicity-rights-fjerry-v-oasis-energy.htm

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Authors:

Eric Goldman

Date tagged:

11/08/2025, 12:54

Date published:

11/08/2025, 09:31