Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Is it legal to take a album-cover picture, edit it, and make it into a t-shirt? (I am not in any way, shape, or form selling this t-shirt)


Asked on 3/24/11, 11:03 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

It's technically a copyright violation.

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Answered on 3/25/11, 1:35 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answer. Noncommercial use is not a defense to copyright infringement. Generally, when you make an authorized copy of a copyrighted item, it's copyright infringement. Consult with a good intellectual property or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 3/25/11, 7:59 am
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

I think Mr. Murphy meant ".... when you make an UNauthorized copy..."

In any event, I agree that it's a copyright infringement, but your chance of being sued over it is extremely small.

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Answered on 3/25/11, 9:50 am


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