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If the other printer refused your art, you should probably think twice about your understanding of fair use law.
The Fair Use Act, which was never amended, was based on digital media, software and hardware. It had nothing to do with creating parody or mashup art for t-shirts.
Instead, try reading The Lanham Act for a better understanding of how copyrights and trademarks are protected from unauthorized use on salable goods.
That said, fair use and derivative work provisions do exist. But mashups and parodies are not automatically protected. IP owners can still sue for infringement, which is probably why the printer refused your art. Only a judge can decide whether the art falls under fair use, parody or derivative work. There are general guidelines you can follow, but none of it will make your work "risk free."
If the other printer refused your art, you should probably think twice about your understanding of fair use law.
The Fair Use Act, which was never amended, was based on digital media, software and hardware. It had nothing to do with creating parody or mashup art for t-shirts.
Instead, try reading The Lanham Act for a better understanding of how copyrights and trademarks are protected from unauthorized use on salable goods.
That said, fair use and derivative work provisions do exist. But mashups and parodies are not automatically protected. IP owners can still sue for infringement, which is probably why the printer refused your art. Only a judge can decide whether the art falls under fair use, parody or derivative work. There are general guidelines you can follow, but none of it will make your work "risk free."
