Can you sue someone for using your picture as an advertisement? Or selling the image for download?

[zxyelenaxz]

I have had fake accounts of me created on myspace and facebook and tried not to pay attention. Now I saw that there is an advertisement for a website offering Russian bride services with my picture on it. There is also a picture of me available for download (which you have to pay for) on virgin mobil. Is there anything I can do?

Thank you

[Northwestern Grad]

wow are u serious...no joke u really might be able to get some money..thats a felony!!

[Summer]

If you were asked no permission for your photos, then yes you can sue.

[jjt]

find out whose doing it an sue them you do have a case

[LordDiavante]

If you have your picutre copyright protected or patenet than yes, you can sue, and you can win. Another factor is they took a photo of yours without asking for permission.

[Pagan Dan]

It depends where you live. Canadian law tends to confine itself to compensation for damages, whereas American courts are more likely to award punitive damages. I recommend consulting a lawyer in your jurisdiction. However, I doubt if you have much of case unless you can prove that you have been financially or otherwise harmed.

[Ami]

i believe it falls under "intellectual copyright" ... as well, if you didn't give your permission for your picture to be used, then absolutely you are able to file a lawsuit against whomever is doing it... just be sure to get legal advice from a good lawyer