237am

since i have a seamstress now, i will be looking into tweeking some ideas here and there on some shirts...... now since i will be altering the shirt, do i need to apply for a RN# or anything that will keep me from selling..... i understand i will need insurance which is my next step but for the sake of altering then reselling, is there any legal issues involved...

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MIKEHAWK

Word is?... You have to change the origonal. At least 20%.. Without using a trademark.
I would go with a 25% change for sure. Just to be safe..

That info comes from a 40yr old guy. With over 20 years, in the industry. I don't assume anything!
But I'm not an expert... Good Luck!

 

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Quote: Originally Posted by MIKEHAWK Word is?... You have to change the origonal. At least 20%.. Without using a trademark. I would go with a 25% change for sure. Just to be safe.. That info comes from a 40yr old guy. With over 20 years, in the industry. I don't assume anything! But I'm not an expert... Good Luck!

I think the OP is talking about physically altering existing shirts, such as Urban Outfitter's Urban Renewal range, not about "how much plagiarism can I get away with".

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MIKEHAWK

Understood
Thanks Nick....I'll keep my mouth shut.
I should read the question before giving my assumptions.

 

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237am

yeah...like adding slits and cuts and loops and all that stuff.......

trying to bridge my architecture side with my clothing line......

i have found a few places that will cut the patterens and make your styles ...but thats a whole nother topic there.....

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