Is Using a Clothing Pattern to Make Items for Sale Infringement ?
In the United States, clothing is considered a “useful article” and is generally not eligible for copyright protection. If the clothing...
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copyrightforcrafte
Mar 5, 2021
Selling Crafts Using Licensed Fabric
In the decade or so that I've been perusing crafting forums online, using licensed fabric in craft projects is easily the most frequent...
copyrightforcrafte
Feb 2, 2021
Copyright Myth - Jewelry Cannot Be Copyrighted
MYTH: Jewelry cannot be copyrighted, especially if it just uses mass-produced components from craft stores. Jury Says: FALSE. I am not...
copyrightforcrafte
Jan 19, 2021
Copyright Myth - You Can Lose Your Copyright if You Do Not Enforce It
MYTH: If you do not enforce your copyright, you will lose it. The Jury Says: FALSE. Copyrights cannot be lost through inaction. Trademark...
copyrightforcrafte
Jan 14, 2021
Copyright Myth - Copying a Certain Percentage of Someone's Work is O.K.
MYTH: I can copy up to a certain percentage of someone’s work and it is not infringement. The Jury Says: FALSE. There is no hard number...
copyrightforcrafte
Jan 11, 2021
Copyright Myth - Is Registration Required?
Myth: If someone accuses you of infringement, if they do not have a copyright registration number, you can ignore them. The Jury Says:...
copyrightforcrafte
Jan 10, 2021
Copyright MYTHS: Copyright Only Protects Against Copying + Selling is Required
MYTH: Copyright only protects against actual copying. If you have not copied someone's work, there is no infringement. The JURY SAYS:...
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