How do I get a Marvel merchandise license?

Go to the Licensing Expo Show. keep in mind you have to pitch something unique that is not already covered by 1,000 diff apparel licenses. And of course being Disney, you need to guarantee X and if youre new, pay upfront.

Is it legal to sell Marvel merchandise?

The short answer is you cannot produce and sell anything Marvel without first securing permission and a license. 172 of the 190 countries are signatories to the Berne Convention, an agreement that extends those copyright and trademark protections into those countries.

How do you license a character for clothing?

If you want to obtain a license for your shirt design, follow these steps.

1. Search for a trademark or copyright before using a creation.
2. Contact an owner for permission to use material.
3. Look into obtaining a sublicense.
4. Pay Fees and Royalties.

Can I draw and sell Marvel characters?

Legally and technically, yes. If you don’t have a license to produce material based on an intellectual property you don’t own that isn’t in the public domain, you are breaking the law and the owners are entitled to issue a cease and desist and pursue compensation if they choose.

Is Marvel a trademark?

From a trademark perspective, Marvel Entertainment has an active portfolio of 5,851 marks, and its most protected brands are Avengers, Marvel, Captain America, Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Hulk, Big Hero 6, Doctor Strange, and X-Men. The company has filed for trademarks across 72 registers.

Are Marvel characters names copyrighted?

Superhero names are not copyrighted. Superhero names are trademarked. Using a trademarked name absolutely will get you sued, and you will not win.

How do I apply for a Marvel license?

Go to their website and apply . You should ready with your business plan for the product categories you want the term ; the following are few important terms – You can talk with someone at Marvel. It looks like the license folks can be reached here: Marvel Consumer Products/Licensing

Where can I buy Marvel products and merchandise?

Marvel Consumer Products/Licensing. The Marvel Shop offers a variety of merchandise such as clothing, toys, DVDs and more for purchase. To visit this shop, please go here. For customer service inquiries relating to the Marvel Shop ONLY, please visit the Customer Service section that is located at the bottom of the Marvel Shop homepage.

Can I use Disney characters in my own merchandise?

Using Disney characters, for instance, in dolls or clothes or whatever. The thing is, Disney runs a very large business in licensing out their characters for people to make merchandise that uses their copyrighted elements. (Not names, which is trademark, but the actual characters.)

How do I Report intellectual property infringement of Marvel products?

If you are aware or suspect any persons infringing on the intellectual property of Marvel, please contact [email protected] and describe the suspected infringement. Please be as detailed as possible so that the claim can be investigated properly.