In the desire to have a celebrity's image protected to prevent it from being used in ways he would not approve, a celebrity's estate
A)will probably not be successful, since there are no laws regulating this kind of use in Canada.
B)will have to be granted a patent declaring the celebrity's image a new product, and this will give the estate protection for 7 years.
C)can rely on Canadian laws that protect intellectual property rights to prevent the unauthorized use of his image.
D)will most likely be more successful in developing countries than in high-income countries, since property regulations are better enforced in developing countries.

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The celebrity's estate can rely on Canadian laws that protect intellectual property rights to prevent the unauthorized use of his image. Although there are no specific laws regulating the use of a celebrity's image, Canadian intellectual property laws protect copyrighted works, which can include photographs or videos of a celebrity. The estate may also have a right to prevent the use of the celebrity's image based on privacy or publicity rights. However, these rights can vary depending on the jurisdiction, and it is important for the estate to consult with legal counsel to determine the best approach to protecting the celebrity's image. Options A, B, and D are not accurate as there are no specific patents, property regulations, or better enforcement of regulations in developing countries that would protect a celebrity's image.

In the Desire to Have a Celebrity's Image Protected to Prevent