Is it legal to sell Star Wars fan art?

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.

Can I make Star Wars art and sell it?

No, you may NOT draw Star Wars art and sell it. Unless you have a license. You may, though create fan art and charge for the effort creating the fan art. But you can not charge the art itself, which contains characters and/or settings clearly belonging to Lucasfilm.

Are Star Wars images copyrighted?

Wookieepedia makes no claim to own Star Wars or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Images that are displayed on this site are copyrighted to Lucasfilm Limited or another partner of Lucas Licensing, or to the creator of the image.

Can you sell Star Wars fan art on redbubble?

For the first time ever, you’ll be able to sell official fan art on Redbubble. We’re creating amazing opportunities for fan artists on Redbubble to connect with brands you love, create officially licensed work and gain more recognition for your creativity.

How do people not get sued on Etsy?

Etsy is providing the forum but does not take part in the manufacturing of any of the goods sold. As such, they have the benefit of the “Safe Harbor” and cannot be sued for infringement. A person can just sign up, give the store a name and they are now a purveyor of goods.

Is it legal to sell Star Wars helmets?

Star Wars helmets did not infringe copyright because they are not art, Supreme Court rules. The English maker of the original helmets for the film Star Wars is allowed to continue to sell replicas of the helmets and uniforms from the film because the originals were not artistic enough to be protected by copyright.

Is it legal to sell fanart on Etsy?

Originally Answered: Is selling fan art in an Etsy shop illegal? If you are breaching trademarks or copyrights, yes, it’s illegal. The term “fan art” has no legal standing.

Can I Draw Star Wars fan art and sell it?

No, you may NOT draw Star Wars art and sell it. Unless you have a license. You may, though create fan art and charge for the effort creating the fan art. But you can not charge the art itself, which contains characters and/or settings clearly belonging to Lucasfilm.

Why can’t I sell Star Wars products on Etsy?

Because it is Disney’s responsibility to report violations, Etsy is just a conduit to selling products. If Disney reports that a shop has violated Copyright or Trademark then Etsy will remove the item and notify the shop owner. If you think that is bad, there are 148,867 Star Wars listings on Etsy right now! etsy search for star wars

How many copyrights does Marvel and Star Wars have?

Marvel Comics has 274 copyrights such as the titles of the specific comic books, movies, and even coloring books and crayons. Star Wars has 3,805 copyrights which include the movies, CDs, popup books and even the musical scores in the movies.

Are vintage travel posters inspired by Star Wars?

For example, those vintage travel posters ARE inspired by Star Wars in that there were never travel posters made in the films or books. BUT no one would know about those places unless they were created by George Lucas in the first place.