Image Rights Ownership Explained

Summary

In England, you own the rights to your image unless permission is given for its use. Consent is needed for commercial use. If your image is used without permission, you may have legal grounds for action. Since your old company is using your image without explicit written permission, you can request its removal. Contact the company to remove your image, and if they refuse, consider a formal cease and desist letter. If unresolved, seek legal advice from a solicitor specializing in intellectual property or privacy law.

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My old company is still using my image on its website and I left the company 18 months ago
It sounds like you may have a valid concern. Did you ever give your old company explicit written permission to use your image, and was there any agreement about the duration of its use?
No
Given that you did not give explicit written permission for your old company to continue using your image, you may have grounds to request its removal. Here are the steps you can take:
- Contact the company and request that your image be removed from their website.
- If they refuse, consider sending a formal cease and desist letter.
- If the issue persists, you may want to seek legal advice from a solicitor specializing in intellectual property or privacy law.
Would you like guidance on drafting a formal request or finding legal representation?