Is it illegal to make sports memorabilia without permission from a team?

Question

I want to make College and Professional Sports memorabilia. What do i have to do to do this legitimately?

Answer 1

I'm definitely not in the legal field, but I'm pretty sure that it would be illegal especially if you don't have the authorization from the actual team.  I would be very cautious before proceeding.

Answer 2

Hi There,

Good Post!  I love everything about business, escpecially the marketing and advertising parts.  These things make or break a business.  I've found many ways to advertise my business that might help you.  If you have a website, try SEO and PPC (pay per click from Google Adwords).

If you advertise your business offline, try handing out flyers, printing coupons, and yellowpage advertising).

The best method I've found yet is to buy business cards and hand them out everwhere.  I buy them from a place online that gives the cards for free and only charges for shipping and handling.  I hand these out to everyone I meet, and I leave them on cars where ever I go (I also got a free business card holder that looks really impressive)!  

http://www.cards-free-2-bis.info

Take care and good luck with your business!

Answer 3

You need a licensing agreement with the NCAA, NFL, NBA and MLB. They own the rights.