[gigsteward]

Hello Everyone,

I have an idea for a t-shirt business, however, it is using material that I would need to get permission to use, images, photos, posters, etc that are trademarked, copyrighted, etc. (not sure of the correct terminology). Does anyone know how I would go about acquiring the rights to use images of these types? I want to do my business legally and ethically. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Rodney]

Hello Everyone,

I have an idea for a t-shirt business, however, it is using material that I would need to get permission to use, images, photos, posters, etc that are trademarked, copyrighted, etc. (not sure of the correct terminology). Does anyone know how I would go about acquiring the rights to use images of these types? I want to do my business legally and ethically. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Since we don't know the source, we really can't direct you on who to contact.

Best advice is to just find the source and ask permission. Get phone numbers, email addresses, etc. The legal department is a pretty good place to start.

 

[Professor2483]

Hello Everyone,

I have an idea for a t-shirt business, however, it is using material that I would need to get permission to use, images, photos, posters, etc that are trademarked, copyrighted, etc. (not sure of the correct terminology). Does anyone know how I would go about acquiring the rights to use images of these types? I want to do my business legally and ethically. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

The basic area of business you are looking into is a licensing agreement between you and the person holding the copyright. You can wind up paying a lot for a license (the NFL for example, or any rock star living or dead), and the legal complexities and investment can be huge. Far better to develop your own line that you own, be creative, funny, serious, but find a niche that is yours. Printing designs that someone else holds a copyright on can jeopardize your business as well as anything you own. Also if you are seeking income via screen printing be aware that some areas pay much more than t-shirts, industrial printing on small components, nameplate, trophy fronts, signage, or industrial enamels can all be done with a simple jig and one screen and require no equipment other than a tight screen and a drying area to dry by air.