Can I sell Disney inspired products?

Answer: “Illegally.” You cannot legally make and sell any product with Disney lyrics, quotes, or characters on it without permission from The Walt Disney World Company.

How do I sell at a craft fair?

Killer Strategies For Selling at Craft Shows and Fairs

1. #1. Check out the competition.
2. #2. Find the right show for your product.
3. #3. Decide your budget.
4. #4. Brand your booth.
5. #5. Be a great seller.
6. #6. Think about the bigger picture.
7. #7. Offer customized merchandise.

Does Disney sell fan art?

Fan art is absolutely okay to make and share. However, if you are drawing an almost exact replica of a Disney character, you cannot sell your fan art. There are no protections for selling fan art that is a near copy of a Disney character. A third common statement is fair use.

Do I need public liability insurance to sell at craft fairs?

Most craft fair organisers will request proof that you have an insurance policy in place before allowing you to sell at their craft fair. Employers liability insurance is a legal requirement if you have any employees accompanying you at the craft fair who are not family members or contractors.

Can you sell fan art legally?

The answer is, if you are creating fan art whether for profit or not, any copyrighted character or use of trademark in a description or title without prior written consent from the copyright owner, then selling fan art is illegal but making fan art is not illegal.

Do you need a business license to sell at a craft fair?

They may report your business to the city if they think you’re operating without the proper business licenses and permits. Although craft fair organizers may not be “checking at the door” for your business license, it doesn’t mean your craft business doesn’t require one to legally sell your handmade goods at craft shows.

Can you sell Disney themed items on Etsy?

You CAN sell things that have the same “theme or story” that a Disney movie has used. You CAN’T sell Disney inspired products. How To Avoid Problems With Disney For Etsy Sellers – Marketing Artfully. So yes, Disney themed items do infringe on trademarks.

Where can I sell items made from Disney characters?

There are lots of local “yard sale” type boards on FB now where people can sell things locally. Many of them are yard sale type items but there are other boards with craft items. On a local board there is a woman selling items with Frozen characters on them and she says she can make them with other Disney characters also.

Do Disney themed items infringe on trademarks?

You CAN sell things that have the same “theme or story” that a Disney movie has used. You CAN’T sell Disney inspired products. So yes, Disney themed items do infringe on trademarks. NO that doesn’t mean you can’t sell anything based on public domain stories.