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Apr 22, 2022

Q & A - If I am Not Making Money, Is It Still Copyright Infringement?

Question - If I want to use a copyrighted item but do not plan to make any money, is it still infringement? What about if I am giving the...

Apr 17, 2022

Is This Song Copyrighted? What About This Photo?

I spend a little time over on Reddit.com. O.k. a lot. A lot of time. Don't judge me. But, I cannot tell you how many times I have seen...

Aug 31, 2021

"For Personal Use Only" - Is This Statement Enforceable?

If you've ever purchased copyrighted items such as certain fabrics, fonts and digital graphics, you may have encountered the phrase "For...

Aug 17, 2021

If you are an artist/crafter and you sell your wares online, there is little doubt that you spend a healthy chunk of time writing titles...

Mar 23, 2021

Are Fonts Copyrighted?

I love fonts. I love choosing them and looking at them and comparing them. The right font can truly bring a project to life. These days,...

Mar 9, 2021

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...

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...

Feb 23, 2021

Q&A - Is Fan Art Legal or is This Gray Area Territory?

Question/Hypothetical: You and your small kids are big fans of the show “Paw Patrol.” For your daughter’s 7th birthday, you decide to...

Feb 16, 2021

Have You Been Copied? Some Things to Consider

If you are the owner of a copyrighted work and you think you have been copied, there are some questions to consider before taking any...

Feb 4, 2021

Art Using Book Pages - Is This Infringement?

If you are using books, newspapers or magazines in your creations, first determine the age of the items, if possible. Anything published...