Does the exhibition of photographic works infringe the right of portrait?
If the exhibition does not obtain the rights of others, Exhibiting photos without consent and authorization infringes upon the Portrait rights of others and is an illegal act, but vice versa is not an infringement.
"Civil Code" Article 110 [Personality rights of civil subjects] Natural persons enjoy the right to life, body rights, health rights, name rights, portrait rights, reputation rights, honor rights, privacy rights, marital autonomy and other rights.
Legal persons and unincorporated organizations enjoy the right to name, reputation and honor.
Citizens enjoy the right of portrait. Without their consent, Citizens' likenesses may not be used for profit-making purposes.
It can be seen that to constitute an infringement of a citizen's portrait rights, there should usually be two elements: first, without the person's consent; second, for the purpose of profit. Common infringements on citizens’ portrait rights include using other people’s portraits for commercial advertising, product decoration, book covers, and printed calendars for profit-making purposes without the consent of the individual.
After reading this article, everyone will know whether photographic works infringe on portrait rights. This is also a situation we often encounter in practice. In some cases, The parties involved in the infringement must use legal weapons to protect their legitimate rights and interests from being infringed. If you have any other questions, please feel free to consult the professional lawyers on the Legal Savior Network.
