How do I get around copyright infringement on Etsy?

Don’t Use Artwork That Isn’t Yours! Copyright law centers around the protection of someone’s creative work – and that includes art. Don’t use artwork from the Internet without an artist’s permission and then reproduce it on t-shirts, jewelry or other paraphernalia.

Are lines from TV shows copyrighted?

If it is physically tangible and has been put down in writing it will be protected under copyright law. This includes quotes from books, films, TV programmes or speeches. There are some cases where using famous quotes is fine. If a quote is very general and not attributed to one person then this would be fine.

Can you be sued for copyright on Etsy?

Well, given that copyright law is no-fault, then anytime a user uploads infringing content to companies like Etsy, YouTube, or Vimeo, they could be sued.

Can you sell handmade items with licensed characters?

Sorry, but it’s definitely illegal–you can only make things for PRIVATE use out of such fabrics. Making things for sale is a violation of copyright.

Can you sell TV show quotes?

Quotes are considered intellectual property, which is protected under the law. This means that if you’re not a quote’s original author and you want to SELL something with the quote on it, one of two things must be true: Legal.

How do I protect my designs on Etsy?

Copyright Your Artistic Work The best way to protect your creative work is to copyright it. You can copyright designs, artwork, packaging, photos, downloadables and a lot more. A copyright means that you own the work and that it can’t be stolen.

Can you sell items made with licensed fabric on Etsy?

It means you cannot buy the licensed fabric, create your own products, and then sell them for profit (“commercial use”). If it says “individual use only”, then you cannot even give them away for free.

Can I sell licensed characters on Etsy?

Although lots of shops on Etsy sell trademarked or copyrighted products, it is indeed illegal, unless they’ve purchased licensing from the owning company.

What is considered copyright on Etsy?

In the Etsy marketplace most products are handmade crafts, paintings, drawings, or other such artistic works that may be subject to copyright protection; the moment a copyrightable work has been created by someone, the copyright in that work belongs exclusively to them.

Is it legal to own an Etsy shop?

Every Etsy shop owner runs a small business. If you are an Etsy shop owner, there are some legal considerations – YES, LEGAL – that need to be taken into account as you operate and grow your Etsy shop business.

What is a sales transaction on Etsy?

Sales transactions are contracts. When you offer to sell an item you have made through your Etsy shop, and a buyer has agreed to buy your item for price and paid for it, you have entered into a business transaction with the buyer.

What happens when there is a breach of privacy on Etsy?

When there is a breach, the affected party may have legal recourse. For example, let’s say you sell a handmade item through your Etsy shop to a buyer for a price and the buyer pays you for the item, but when you send it you mistakenly send the wrong item.

What can Etsy learn from the enfingers’ copyright mistakes?

The Enfingers’ early copyright misstep taught them a valuable lesson about intellectual property, or IP. As we noted in an earlier Seller Handbook post, IP law can be confusing. Etsy’s legal support team receives a tremendous amount of emails each day from sellers who have questions about alleged intellectual property infringement.