A company has been advertising its shaving gel with the tagline "Tom's favorite for a smooth shave." Football player Tom Brady has initiated an action for a violation of his right of publicity. What defense might the defendant assert??
What will be an ideal response?
The defense might assert that the plaintiff, Tom Brady, is not specifically identified by the usage. Unless there is additional identifying matter (a picture, a caricature, an image of a football, etc.), there is no reason to think this could not refer to other famous "Toms," such as Tom Cruise, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.?
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