from the way the players have capitalized on everything Anna so far, the name ‘anna nicole island’ was most likely sold/licensed to the developers for an undisclosed sum/royalties/future piece of the action - same as with King Eric’s racing sloop, Anna Nicole. I’m sure Larry was assigned to ‘accidently let it slip’ so when some newsagency broke the financials, nobody would be ‘surprised’. I’d venture a doubt she’d ever even been there, unless by boat with nygard back-in-the-day - instead, it’s most likely a clear-cut case of raw commercialism at it’s dirtiest - Howard owns Anna’s name, not DL, and it’s being made very clear to all.
imo jmo
Actually, nobody *owns* Anna’s name - it has already been ruled too common to be trademarked.
As far as her likeness, I think it’s going to have to be litigated on a case-by-case basis, as would any questionable use of her name.