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Rights of Publicity & Privacy

Protecting Your Rights of Publicity and Privacy

The Internet has made many things easier — doing business, for one thing, as well as keeping in touch with family and friends. Unfortunately, the easy access also has a down side. Today, it is easier than ever for someone to steal your identity or use your image for purposes you do not approve of.

I'm Erik Syverson, a Los Angeles-based attorney who handles Internet law cases in California, nationally and internationally. I have made these ever-changing areas the focus of my firm's practice. As a lawyer who focuses on Internet law, I have the knowledge, skills and resources to protect your rights in and out of court.

To discuss your rights of publicity and privacy in a confidential consultation, contact my Los Angles office today at 213-624-1996.

The Internet Has Made Infringement Easier — I Can Help You Fight Back

You shouldn't have to simply accept that infringement is easier, and give up on enforcing your rights of publicity and privacy. It's your image, and you need to protect it. I represent plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of publicity and privacy law cases including:

The most common cases I see involve people using someone's image to sell products, particularly the image of celebrities. California is one of the leaders in protecting the publicity rights of individuals, and I take full advantage of our strong state statutes.

On the Cutting Edge of Publicity and Privacy Law

Publicity and privacy litigation is cutting edge, and I can provide you with the creative mind you need on your side. To discuss your unique legal situation, contact me today for a consultation.

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FOX News Network turns to Erik Syverson for Internet law commentary

Mr. Syverson's most recent national media appearance occurred on Fox News. Fox News sought Mr. Syverson's commentary regarding a recent privacy lawsuit filed against Facebook for its practice of collecting and selling its users' data to third party advertisers and marketers. As a nationally recognized expert on internet legal issues, Mr. Syverson explained the great monetary value of such data for e-commerce businesses such as Facebook.

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Erik S. Syverson, Attorney at Law represents clients in Los Angeles, Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Long Beach, Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Montebello, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, San Fernando, Riverside, San Diego, Oceanside, San Bernardino, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Torrance, Culver City, Thousand Oaks, Westlake and other cities in Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, San Diego County, Ventura County, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles County.