Now I KNOW they will say that they are using that fabric, but the license is with the company that manufactures the fabric, not with someone who makes a product from the fabric. The shop on the right is using the EXACT images from the Disney movies. It screams Cinderella and is a great example (I found that the party gals were super creative about making sure they stayed on the right side of the line!)

The one on the left is from the PixelPerfectionParty store.

can you spot the ones that might have a problem passing the copyright sniff test? Here are some live shot of current Etsy products. Most times you can use common sense to figure out if something is over the line “copyright” wise. Note: Baby Yoda is a protected Star Wars property… learn more on the Star How To Avoid Problems With Marvel Comics and Star Wars For Etsy Sellers page! Common Sense Prevails What about Cinderella and Aurora who were made into Disney movies? Does Disney have “dibs” on those characters? What about the Beauty and the Beast franchise, that they just rebooted with a full blown movie… is that their property? Super, that makes everything really easy right? Maybe not so much! Īccording to the website, copyright lasts for the life of the creator PLUS 70 years. Although Disney’s version of Pooh is protected by copyright, the company no longer has an exclusive right to Milne’s work. Milne’s original Winnie-the Pooh stories. 1, 2022, numerous works entered the public domain, including A.A. Vintage Pooh is in the public domain! Whoo whoo! Please do not take my word for this, if you have a question, research it yourself or retain legal counsel. Just Because It Makes It Harder Doesn't Make It Wrongĭisclaimer… I am a marketing person, not a lawyer.When Mickey Mouse Enters The Public Domain.How Is Disney Changing To Fight The Stealing Problem?.

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