Legal aspects of using images of real people and historical figures in computer games

Are you thinking about a new strategy game involving Putin, Zelenskiy or Biden? Or are you considering developing a fighting game with Shoigu’s character? Many developers would like to use images of real people, celebrities, actors, athletes, and even politicians or soldiers in their games. But is it legal to do so? In our lecture, we will talk about the “”right to publicity”” and the peculiarities of using images of real people. We will provide recommendations to game developers regarding the risks of using images of famous personalities in computer games.