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No eBay do not permit the selling of items if they are a copy of the real thing even if it is a craft item as i also listed a hand made card on eBay upon which i had used one ofb the burberry checks and after just a few hours eBay had removed it.
Actually it depends on the item. For instance, if you bought fabric with a Disney character on the fabric and turned it into a pillow, you are legally allowed to resell that. In the past there have been cases where companies have tried to shut down such sellers but when courts are involved, the companies always lose (or settle). For more information check out tabberone.com
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Are NFL colors and the words Bears fan also copyrighted?
Names, titles, logos, slogans, and common words/phrases are not eligible for copyright protection. They may, however be registered as trademarks
How can you make football helmets out of plastic canvas needlepoint without getting into trouble?
I assume by trouble, you mean with licensing restrictions and rules for specific football teams, perhaps college or NFL teams? I also assume you want to make the helmets and sell them. A way to get around licensing regulations is to make the helmets general and not include the name of the team on the helmet. I do not know if the actual logo would have to be changed a little, too, but I would assume it would have to be. Otherwise, if you wish to make exact replicas of the team logos and names and sell them, you would need to contact the schools or NFL to obtain a license to make them. I got the NFL application once and it was pretty detailed about 10 years ago when I got it, but it is not impossible to meet the requirements. As I remember it, though, it was pretty costly. There also might be a certain number you can make and sell without a license, but I doubt it. I don't think there's a market for premade plastic canvas needlepoint replicas of NFL and/or college football helmets. You could sell them as craft kits, but not premade. How about doing these of the local high school teams? Licensing a high school team's logo wouldn't be expensive--at most a couple dollars payable to the athletic fund per helmet--and I think they'd be popular.
What if you make a craft to sell with NFL fabric bought from a store?
You might want to look at the Precious Moments case, you can't make something and call it licensed, you can however with some provisions make items for sale. " The First Circuit Court specifically rejected the copyright claim where La Infantil was being accused with unauthorized use of copyrighted fabric, saying that "bedding items manufactured with lawfully acquired, authentic fabric with copyrighted design were not infringing derivative works." The Court also said "The copyright owner's right to distribute the work is limited by the "First Sale" doctrine, which permits the owner of a legally acquired lawfully made copy of a work to sell that particular copy without the consent of the copyright holder". You need to make sure people realize it's not a licensed product and I always recommend a disclaimer. The statement on the selvage - for personal use only - is not backed up with any federal or state statute. I took Major League Baseball to court when they said I couldn't use their fabric to make items for sale. They fought me for 6 months then settled on my terms. Well, from my research, so far what I got is this: I have a great idea for an NFL Licensed Product. Where can I find information on obtaining an NFL license? For information on obtaining a license to produce NFL merchandise, call (212) 450-2000 and ask for the NFL Licensing Information Line. I got this from the NFL official website. Which makes me also wonder about making things such as Nascar or Baseball teams, etc. Well I am certainly going to keep researching this matter, because it is very important to me too, seeing as how I am just now starting to decide to make NFL stuff too, but maybe when I am able to call the number they listed above I'll have the answer. From what this says, it would seem to me that maybe you do have to have a license to sell things you make of NFL. Well I hope this helps and maybe somebody will find out the answer soon. :) We sell NFL Fabrics on our website so I have the breakdown on what you can do with the NFL Team fabrics. You can make anything you want with the fabric for you personal use but you cannot making anything to resell. It is a great fabric to make NFL products for your friends and Family. If you want to Make licensed NFL Products you need to call the NFL License department and then obtain a permit to make the fabric and then make the products. The NFL fabric that is sold in stores is not for making products to resell. In order to make items with NFL Fabrics you need to have your own fabric manufactured and licensed by the NFL. Yes. First Sale Doctrine is an accepted legal defense in such matters. The basic premise is simple. Once the manufacturer of a copyrighted item releases it into the open market the copyright holder loses control over what is done with the item. Generally the company/manufacturer who holds the copyright will try to use trademark laws to prevent items such as material from being made into articles of clothing or whatever it may be, and sold by private consumers. However, trademark laws only apply when the seller deliberately presents the article as being original or creates the impression that it is an original (knock off's). An example is the Disney Corporation recently attempted to sue a single mom who earned extra income by using Disney fabrics to make pillows to sell at craft shows. The court ruled that the woman in no way infringed on trademark rights and could continue her pursuit and ordered DC to pay all her legal costs and damages. Common sense should prevail in such situations, obviously you cannot copy DVD's as trademark laws apply. You may however buy material with soccer balls, baseballs, team logos, etc. and make pillows, etc. as long as you do not try to sell them as original NFL, NBA, NLB and so forth products. FYI, companies and organizations will ALWAYS tell you it is illegal.
What team was Dwight Eisenhower in for the NFL?
he was never in the NFL but there was speculation that he played for a baseball team. Whether or not its true has yet to be confirmed
Who is the former NFL star who is now a MMA fighter?
There's a few brendan schaub was in the NFL, Herschel walker, Michael westbrook and others
Can I use NFL logos?
AnswerNo. All NFL logos are protected by, in some cases, both trademark and copyright law.
What is the Copyright protocol for arts and crafts can I use copy righted images such as professional sports logos Disney images ect.. in my crafts?
Your problem isn't as much with copyright as it is with trademark. The images you describe (Disney, MLB, NFL, NBA etc logos) are, in all likelihood, trademarked to their respective companies and while a copyright infringement might be overlooked a trademark must be "vigorously defended" or the owner risks losing control of the mark.
Is it legal to use NFL logos on sheet metal work?
Not without a license from the NFL.
What NFL teams have no logos on helmets?
The Cleavland Browns
Does one need a license to sell merchandise with an NFL team logo?
Yes. Logos are registered trademarks of the team. You would need the permission of the team to sell something you made that has the logo of a team on it. How do you go about getting permission to use team logos? And do you need permission to use team fight songs? The NFL actually has a web site set up to answer this question. Take a look at www.nfl.biz for all of the information that you'll need about licensing an NFL team logo.
Are there head covers available with NFL or NBA team logos on them?
Yes there are head covers with NFL, NBA and even NASCAR logos on them in a variety of online golf gift shops.
Can you legally make an item using a purchased NFL decal and sell it?
No. All NFL logos are registered trademarks of their respective teams or of NFL properties Inc. Permission should be obtained before using them or you will be guilty of trademark infringement & the legal penalties could be severe.
Where is the best place online to buy scrubs with NFL team logos?
Walmart has a NFL fan shop where you can find all kinds of merchandise including scrubs with NFL team logos. So visit your local walmart or order through their website.
What items are available at CollegeFabricStore?
College Fabric Store has fabrics that contain the logos of different colleges around the United States. They also sell MLB, NFL, and college mascot pillow pets.
What are the rules when using NFL colors and words?
NFL logos and uniforms are trademarked. Any recordings of the games are only to be used with the written permission of the NFL.
Can youth football teams use nfl logos on their helmets?
Definitley, Yes
Do the Coverking Seat Cover Embroidery Logos come in NFL team logos?
Check out the NFL 7pc Auto Accessories Combo Set Front & Rear, they are available with every NFL team logo, simply search for "NFL 7pc Auto Accessories Combo Set Front & Rear" plus your favorite team's name.
