SACRAMENTO, April 30 (UPI) -- Arnold Schwarzenegger may sue an Ohio firm for selling a bobblehead doll featuring the name and likeness of the California governor.
In a letter sent to the Ohio Discount Merchandise company, lawyer Martin Singer contended Schwarzenegger was entitled to "substantial damages" for the "unauthorized commercial exploitation" of his image on the $19.99 doll, the Smokinggun.com reported Friday.
The letter said with the exception of movie promotion, Schwarzenegger does not permit the use of his likeness on commercial products in the United States.
The Schwarzenegger doll, which went on sale about a month ago, is one of several bobbleheads featuring politicians that the Ohio firm sells.
The company says since Schwarzenegger is now an elected official, his image is public domain, the report said.
