If I have a small company and I design and sell curtains and accesories for children; would using Disney, Looney tunes, etc. fabric be considered copyright infringement?\n\nAt this time, I am only using patterned and color fabrics, but I would like to start offering, Whinnie the Pooh, Lion King, etc. to my customers.\n\nNote: I design everything from fabric including accessories!\n\nThanks in advance for your answer and please list the source if any so I can reasearch!
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Absolutely. In fact, Disney is probably the worst organization in the world to infringe copyright from. They actually have a large legal division that goes around the world looking for stolen intellectual property. There was a news article a few years back regarding a Children’s hospital ward in England that used Disney pictures on the walls. Disney found out and demanded their immediate removal.\n\nIn your case, it would be even worse as you are to commercially distribute their product without permission, that's a very serious offence. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I'm sure you're only trying to make a living.\n\nFor all information on international property rights, you can check the World Intellectual Property Organization;\n\nhttp://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en
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This can be achieved several ways for any fabric or substrate (wood, metal, china etc) using different transfer paper and/or inks.\n\n1st: For 100% cotton you use plastisol inks and for mixed cotton/polyester you can use dye sublimation inks - remember to buy prewashed fabric or be prepared to get your marigolds out or see your designs fade fast!  :)\n\n2nd: Your designs will have to be corrected depending on the color of the garment - using RIP software.\n\n3rd: You can apply these inks using Inkjet printers, Laser printers or traditional screen printing methods onto the specially coated transfer paper OR print direct onto the fabric/t-shirt using specially adapted Epson InkJet.\n\n4th: Sit with a pair of scissors and cut out your design or invest in a Roland cutting machine to do it effortlessly for you.\n\n5th: You then have to press the transfer onto the fabric using heat to activate the special inks to bond with the fabric. You can use a household iron or a swanky air operated heat press for approx 15-30 secs for each transfer.\n\n...As you can imagine, depending on your budget, there are many options. Go get a coffee, and meet the gang over at the screen printers forums below. Have a good read through "Digital Printing" forum threads before posting this question to everyone - there have been many upcoming printers that have started where your from...including me! - enjoy it and be prepared to be guided in making YOUR right decision based on location, orders, budget, type of hand(feel of print), local availability and quick delivery of inks and paper and fabric compared to speed of service in repair of printers, heatpress etc - Phew, I'm off to get a coffee!!!
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well according to this question...  i say you're better off with an original idea.\n\nnot only will they sue your pants off and drag your name through the dirt but it's a lame idea... it's been done over and over...  you can do much better than this!\n\nactually you can.
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Good questions:\n\n1/  Is it ART or PORN? ...in which case if the subject is a minor as per the law, the material cannot be sold/viewed for entertainment purposes? I think the value of the material must transcend sheer titilation and have "artistic" merit....but who decides that? One man's art is another's porn.....Interesting...\n\n2/  Progression of time rendering the applicable nature of the law useless....I don't think this would motivate many distributors/models though since the aim of the biz is to make a quick buck. But it's an interesting question.....\n\nLike how you think...
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You're right, if you used Edgar Allan Poe's stuff that would be plagiarism.  Asking other people to do it for you isn't much better....    Use your imagination. You have the castle idea, go with that , picture yourself walking around in that haunted castle..  what do you see, what do you hear, how do you feel? Now write it!!!
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This is the very definition of copyright infringement. \nOne of the "exclusive rights protected by copyright" is the right to "publicly display the work"[1]. Which is exactly what they are doing.\nContact  a lawyer right away to file an infringement lawsuit.
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No. You are creating a backup copy in case the hard copy is damaged. *wink, wink* Seriously though, as long as you're not making it publicly available I don't think that would be considered copyright infringement.
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If you are talking about making your designs available for no charge, simply post them to a web site of your own.  Then, when people click the link to the design, they can save it to their computer.  I always suggest making it a zip file, to save on bandwidth.  Also, be sure to include a stitch instruction file (details stitch counts, thread changes, colors, etc.).  \n\nOf course, the problem with this approach is getting traffic to your web site to find the design in the first place.  So you might consider some established sites, where you might be able to make your design available.  Try freeembroiderystuff.com or annthegran.com for this option.\n\nGood luck!
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Go to Michael's, Hobby Lobby, etc.  I was just in Hobby Lobby the other day trying to get ideas and they had some very nice ones that were already made, you just had to print the info on it.  Or go to Office Max and find some nice paper that would be appropriate for the occasion (maybe even find something with her colors so it seems even more personalized, even if you didn't have to put much time or effort into it)!  As far as the attire goes....just put something on the bottom of the invite that says "Casual attire is recommended."  When it comes down to it, people will not even care how they look...as long as all of the info is there, it should suit you fine!
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Clothes sell well, even offline.  I would take your unused clothes to an offline store, you'd be surprised what you get!
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What is she into? What characters does she like?\nYou can find lots of supplies on ebay.com for reasonable prices or orientaltrading.com .\nMy friend just had a party for her son and she had a pirate theme to it. They watched a pirate movie, did a pirate craft. Had a treasure hunt and played stick the eye patch to the birthday kid. They had a big pic of the birthday boy hanging up and the kids had to stick an eye patch to his eye.
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I doubt that it is copyrighted, but it is almost certainly trademarked. (The old Commodore 64 computer.)  The difference for your purposes is whether someone would argue that the shirts were somehow related to the computer.  So, questions to ask yourself are 1) Are you *trying* to copy the C-64? 2) Are you *implying* that you are selling shirts "from" Commodore?  And even if the answer is yes, 3) Will anyone still care?  (I suspect the answer to that one is no, although I don't know for sure.)\n\nYou are probably okay, but it is better to be cautious.
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I just checked out the site. I admit I know nothing about lacrosse or about stringing. But the site looks good and well organized and I can't think of a reason why I wouldn't go with your product. I went to yahoo and typed in Stringing and Pinching to see what is all out there. Once again I don't know if that is how a lacrosse player would search for these products or not. But I didn't see you guys on my search. I can't buy anything from you if I can't find you. You have the site set up now I would concentrate on making sure you are one of the first store that pop up when people search for lacrosse items. People don't like to look to fare for there products and will choose quickly where there money is going to go. Good luck.
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Simply remove the what and the question mark and your answer will be revealed . The original , in most cases is always the best because follow up version must adhere to strict regulations on copyright infringement and if a corporation " knows " it has a winner then they are going to claim as many areas of the product as they can legally . This presents a problem for the alter - ego products because of design , color . material ...etc and therefore , the product isn't as reliable.
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First you must verify that the other T-SHIRT line has been registered and that a trademark has been assigned. If the person has not done so, you might be able to use the line, however, if you do not proceed with caution, you could be sued for stealing his idea. It is best that you seek a Patient, copyright and trademark attorney who specializes in this area.  You can also go on-line searching for US Patent, Trademark & copyright office in Virginia.
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Definitely ask - some companies will frown on it because of bugs or cleaning purposes (even if you're not messy).  If you're new to the company that's definitely a legitimate question (and chances are they'll appreciate you taking the time to ask).
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Nah, it's fine.  Despite what their commercials want you to believe, they are all pretty much the same thing:\n\n1) Wad of absorbent cotton\n2) String\n\nSo it's okay to switch around until you find a brand you like, or buy brands on sale, as long as you follow the directions and don't leave them in too long.