Hi. I’m hoping someone can give me some info about copyright laws on homemade crafts. I took an idea from a DIY show but made a completely different ( and what I thought was an original) design , but after looking around I found out that someone sells a pattern for something very similar on Etsy. The problem is that they have all this stuff about copyright on their website, and charge a $70 fee for small scale distribution. I never used their pattern for anything, but I’m not sure if this is something I need to pay in order to sell my things. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’m really flying blind with all of this. Thanks.
Asked on 10/10/10, 11:09 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy
Franchise Foundations, APC
Any attorney will say copyright does not protect designs. The issue is whether they have a design patent or not. Consult with a good business attorney in your area for specific advice.
Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise
Franchise Attorney
Answered on 10/16/10, 8:45 am
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