Is it illegal to sell Disney crafts on Etsy?

Answer: “Illegally.” You cannot legally make and sell any product with Disney lyrics, quotes, or characters on it without permission from The Walt Disney World Company.

Can I sell Disney items on Etsy?

You can not make items and sell them using trademarked names such as Disney, Minnie or Mickey Mouse, Winnie the pooh and other characters UNLESS you have a license from those companies.

Can you sell handmade Disney paintings?

You cannot paint, sell, (even just offer for sale without the sale taking place), or make changes to a Disney character without an express license from The Walt Disney Company. Their business is to license their characters and their other IPs.

How can I sell my Disney items legally?

Copyright and trademark law says that you can’t make Disney items without a license. However, buying items, then reselling them is legal under the first-sale doctrine – you don’t need anyone’s permission.

How do you turn in copyright for Disney infringement?

How can I report piracy or copyright infringement?

1. Email: [email protected].
2. Voicemail: 818-560-3300.

Can you sell Disney themed items on Etsy?

You CAN sell things that have the same “theme or story” that a Disney movie has used. You CAN’T sell Disney inspired products. How To Avoid Problems With Disney For Etsy Sellers – Marketing Artfully. So yes, Disney themed items do infringe on trademarks.

Do Disney themed items infringe on trademarks?

You CAN sell things that have the same “theme or story” that a Disney movie has used. You CAN’T sell Disney inspired products. So yes, Disney themed items do infringe on trademarks. NO that doesn’t mean you can’t sell anything based on public domain stories.

Is making something inspired by a Disney character considered copyright infringement?

One thing that worries me is you saying that it would be “obvious it was inspired by a character.” If the average person were to look at your handcraft items and immediately think of a specific Disney character, Making something inspired by a copyrighted work may or may not be copyright infringement.

Is Disney losing some of their copyright protection?

It seems like some sellers are super excited that Disney will be losing some of their copyright protections in the coming years. This is true, but only for the older versions of Mickey, not the current day, colorful character we all know and love. As changes in his look occurred over the years, these will roll out over the the years.