A question about copyright?

Question

If you were to sell T shirts with pictures of bands, tv shows, musicians and other celebrities etc. (producing the t shirts yourself) Would you need a copyright license to print them?

Answer 1

Depends. Nothing to prevent you from photographing celebrities for yourself and producing a T shirt with that picture on it. Might be tricky to get a good picture... but perfectly legal, in public at least.



What you do need a license for is using photographs, tv stills and trademarked names which aren't yours.

It is actually still possible to get in trouble for using slightly altered brand stuff - because the mark you use might be sufficiently close to be confused with the real brand.

Answer 2

yep

Answer 3

Legally yes - chances of getting sued without one, unless your Walmart or selling pirate goods at their concert, slim.

Answer 4

Yes, and that's trademark not copyright.

Answer 5

Yes unless you alter it slightly. like names like "britney spears" to "britany spears" etc.