5 Shirts NOT To Sell In Your Etsy Store - Print On Demand 2023 Trademarks and Copyright Infringement

In this video I will walk you through 5 different types of designs to avoid selling in your store to keep your Etsy shop safe in 2023 and beyond!
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  • @MarkTrinidad81
    @MarkTrinidad81 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cassiy! Awesome content as usual.🙏🏽

  • @user-xj5qx3ny6r
    @user-xj5qx3ny6r9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your detailed videos and always looking out for us newbies...Happy Anniversary!

  • @michalbar-wq3yn
    @michalbar-wq3yn Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all the wonderful information!

  • @hackingsimplicity
    @hackingsimplicity4 ай бұрын

    Happy 5 months!! Love love love your videos. Thank you for all the valuable information!!!

  • @giantchamp415
    @giantchamp415 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your beneficial information. Your videos are much appreciated. Keep them coming.

  • @weezeify
    @weezeify10 ай бұрын

    Thank you Cassiy. Very informative, as usual. I'm learning so much from your channel.

  • @graceannfullante571
    @graceannfullante571 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @sharonceaser-wheeler3364
    @sharonceaser-wheeler33648 ай бұрын

    Thanks For Sharing !

  • @itsadrianasworld3379
    @itsadrianasworld33792 жыл бұрын

    Happy KZread anniversary, Cassiy! Super thankful you decided to start a KZread channel! You're the best! : )

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so sweet, thanks for all the support

  • @lizahipolito4422
    @lizahipolito44222 жыл бұрын

    Happy 5th! Your channel has been such a great help to me and I know so many others!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Liza, it makes me so happy that my videos have been helpful to you!!

  • @marianeukamm7938
    @marianeukamm79382 жыл бұрын

    Congrats!! You’ve got a heart of gold and that will get you so far! 🥳🎉🎊🙌🍾🥂

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks so much Maria, I really really appreciate your kind words and support!! This has been such a crazy experience teaching online but I am so thankful for sweet people like you!

  • @virginiefrancois3883
    @virginiefrancois38832 жыл бұрын

    Happy 5 month KZread anniversary Cassiy! 🥳 This video was very helpful. A few of them that I wasn’t aware we should avoid so thank you so sharing all this with us! So glad I found your channel a few weeks ago! You’re the best!!! 🙌🏻

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the sweet comment Virginie!! I am so glad I could save you some future heartache

  • @Theemotionaledge
    @Theemotionaledge2 жыл бұрын

    As always thank you so much for your information and for helping us start our Etsy online store

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, thanks for being here!

  • @xaiibox
    @xaiibox2 жыл бұрын

    Happy 5 months Cassiy! You’ve been incredible for us in this new world of POD!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Betsy!!

  • @DanielaBoard72
    @DanielaBoard72 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video. I keep jumping to the next one you suggest and learning so much.

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you are getting good value from my videos!!

  • @reutmadar8625
    @reutmadar86252 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so good that I come back to watch them again and again! Thank you for not selling dreams and for explaining very well how the business model works and how to do it step by step. really appreciate it. Thanks and happy 5 month KZread anniversary!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much!! I really appreciate that you are getting some good realistic value from my content. I really hope my videos show you that anyone can do this

  • @DawnWhalley
    @DawnWhalley2 жыл бұрын

    Happy 5 month anniversary! Thank you for all you share!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Dawn ❤️❤️ I really appreciate the support!

  • @kellyschwartz929
    @kellyschwartz929 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all these wonderful videos! I have been binge watching them while I research whether or not to start a POD business on Etsy. One question I have is about the Disney and Harry Potter graphics being used on shirts. When I had purchased shirts for a recent Disney trip there were a billion shirts on Etsy using the same or very similar graphics for Disney vacations. On your "5 things I wish I knew before starting an Etsy Shop" video you scroll through one while showing how to research. Is there a website that has all these graphics you see on common Disney or HP Shirts for sale to legally use on t-shirts? Or are all these listings illegal? Vacation shirts like those were a niche I was considering, but I couldn't figure out how they were legal. I actually found all your tutorials when I started researching what was legal and illegal to sell on Etsy.

  • @strikemered
    @strikemered2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @mikioni
    @mikioni2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video 😊 Thank you 👏👏

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, appreciate you!

  • @aishabeg4233
    @aishabeg42332 жыл бұрын

    Happy 5th month KZread anniversary! Your channel grown a lot and wish you more success in future! Would you be able to create a video on how you create a design? Steps you take using your own graphics or graphics from creativeFabrica or Canva?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Aisha!! Here is a video where about halfway through I show how I make 2-3 designs kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooenktCGlrXXisY.html and here is a video where I go through layouts of different best sellers! kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKOcs82eetWolNY.html

  • @kristenjennings1240
    @kristenjennings1240 Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here !💖 thank you so much for speaking about copyright information

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!! Hope this was super helpful!

  • @maxwell-cole
    @maxwell-cole Жыл бұрын

    Very informative! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope this was so helpful for you!! Thanks for watching!

  • @juliendu8936
    @juliendu89362 жыл бұрын

    Hi Cassiy, thanks for the video. It's very helpful.

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it Julie, thanks for the comment

  • @juliendu8936

    @juliendu8936

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson thank you for responding to my comment. You make me feel special. I have a question. How about the words "Ew, David"? Is that off limits too?

  • @JohnnyDepps
    @JohnnyDepps Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info🙏 do you know of other alternatives that allow the use of celebrities

  • @HondaImpossible
    @HondaImpossible Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @CoraYeakel
    @CoraYeakel Жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful!!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you found my video helpful, thanks for watching!!

  • @IGotBank
    @IGotBank10 ай бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you

  • @sonz4205
    @sonz42059 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @jasminalvarez5432
    @jasminalvarez5432Ай бұрын

    Very helpful

  • @nelsaf365
    @nelsaf3652 жыл бұрын

    Hello! You , Cassiy, are a genuine individual. Don't ever forget that. On the smiley face, wow. I can understand all the others being taboo. All I can think of are kids drawing smiley faces on notebooks in school and, by "virtue" of its copyright or TM breaking the law. Empathic artist as I am, you should hear some of the discussions my husband and I get into; he has a lawyer's mind and can help me at least come down from the ceiling over this topic. Happy Fifth! Have a great day! (smiley face right here)

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL the smileys are only trademarked for selling on items so feel free to use emoticons in your comments hahahah but also feel free to boycott them forever just for the principal if you want!

  • @Saveapetcoupon
    @Saveapetcoupon2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job!!! 🤩💕🤩

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are the sweetest Tina

  • @prosp3rity111
    @prosp3rity1116 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for these videos. I am a stay at home mom on bedrest and I was looking for a way to earn income in a simple way. Your videos and the information you share are very clear and detailed. You're amazing!

  • @sandragonzales9898
    @sandragonzales98982 жыл бұрын

    That's amazing because some of the things you mentioned are on canva elements. Wow Cassie I've been watching you for 5 months congratulations. Sandra😁 Texas

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being an OG supporter Sandra ❤️❤️ yes you will see lots of things infringing that you can buy. So it’s your job to know what you can and can’t use in your shop!

  • @meditatewithmakay4563
    @meditatewithmakay45632 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful! I have been using a melty smiley face in some of my designs, I am going to reevaluate. Thank you for the knowledge =)

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could warn you before it's too late! I know a friend of mine got dinged for an upside down smiley but I don't know about a melty one.

  • @Papadoc1000

    @Papadoc1000

    Жыл бұрын

    A melty one won't work either. Copyright law covers derivative works.

  • @danimotherofchickens479

    @danimotherofchickens479

    10 ай бұрын

    They shouldn't ever have been given the trademarked for that. They don't own the smiley face, it's been around way before them and no one should be able to own 3000 versions of it. That should be pushed back against, it's wrong.

  • @rachell9410
    @rachell9410 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I was just working on some designs and thought I’d find a video of yours to listen to in the back ground. So glad I did! Good bye smiley face designs 🤣 that Smiley Co would have a field day on Etsy right now. Haha. I didn’t even think of it but will start to check everything. Thank you again. 💜🌸💜

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad I could save you the heartache of finding out the hard way ❤️ thanks for watching my videos, I am so glad you are enjoying them!!

  • @jenniferm8942

    @jenniferm8942

    Жыл бұрын

    RACHEL how is your Etsy store going if i may ask

  • @gloriahearn3070
    @gloriahearn3070 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Cassiy, I am new to your channel. Thank you for the great information. Is it safe to use play on acronyms like ATL or ABC etc Congratulations on your success 😊

  • @caricaturesbytimmostert1701
    @caricaturesbytimmostert17017 ай бұрын

    So much to keep on top of!

  • @llane375
    @llane3752 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @blueeyedbraniac
    @blueeyedbraniac2 жыл бұрын

    Cassiy, Happy 5 months on KZread! I wanted to ask since I know you have spoken about using Canva to design your shirts. Do you ever have an issue with your downloaded png or jpg files not being a high enough resolution?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    No I have never had that issue! If you have, you are likely not making the canvas large enough when you start your design. I choose a custom canvas size and do 4500 x 5400 pixels.

  • @ashleytownsend6825
    @ashleytownsend6825 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! What about Authors or Books? Is it the same as TV/movies if you use a fictional town? Or character names?

  • @Lisa-uq4st
    @Lisa-uq4st2 жыл бұрын

    Happy 5 month anniversary, Cassiy!💕💕💕

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lisa!! 🎉

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lisa!! 🎉

  • @jenniejames
    @jenniejames Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could use Smilies :( thanks for the info before I made this mistake!

  • @jordirodriguezco
    @jordirodriguezco2 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! Thanks for the amazing content! For the emojis, is it safe to use if we custom them, or if it is following some quotes or funny saying?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know all of the copyrights around emojis but I know like I said a lot of smiley faces and different faces in general are trademarked so you'd have to do your own research to see if its safe!

  • @leecoltman9416
    @leecoltman9416 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @emilydillon9771
    @emilydillon97712 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Cant wait to watch the video! I was wondering if you could do maybe an updated video about canva rules and print on demand rules. I’ve seen a lot of controversy about it and what you can and can’t do and that the rules and licensing has changed recently. Thank you!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure I'll look into it some more, I haven't heard of any changes but I'll check it out! Thanks for the heads up and hope you loved the video

  • @jaimeerehm7701

    @jaimeerehm7701

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering about Canva too. They have Minecraft images, Mario, and the smiley faces. I stayed away from the Minecraft and Mario but used a smiley face.

  • @laurielong8983
    @laurielong8983 Жыл бұрын

    I just received a notice from Etsy regarding shirts I made for Yellowstone the tv series. I'm new to Etsy and purchased the graphics on Etsy (mistakenly thought if they were sold on Etsy it would be ok). I did make the designs my own however, it was still considered infringement. Etsy removed 6 listings and left the others. I immediately went on and removed all. You are absolutely right, it's not worth losing your store. Thankfully, they didn't shut me down, but warned me about future infringements could result in my shop being shut down permanently. Thanks for all your info Cassiy, I've learned so much from you. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

  • @jenniferm8942

    @jenniferm8942

    Жыл бұрын

    Laurie how is ur shop doing? Sale trend?

  • @thkatandi

    @thkatandi

    8 ай бұрын

    They probably sell for personal use only, not business. A bit like some downloadable fonts.

  • @idontheartliers

    @idontheartliers

    7 ай бұрын

    @@thkatandi they probably sell it illegally abd just havent been caught

  • @mollyripsher6850
    @mollyripsher68509 ай бұрын

    This is such a clear video thank you for this! I am looking to launch a POD Etsy store and researching the legal considerations presently. Can you please explain whether you can use quote from TV and Film if the programmes / films are copyrighted, but the specific quotes are not? I understand that there is a grey area of Fair Use and that you can use quotes if there is an 'original spin' on them - but I don't know if this means they can be lifted to put onto clothing for instance? Thanks in advance!

  • @laserfloyd
    @laserfloyd Жыл бұрын

    Smiley faces being trademarked. Wow. I've heard it all. 🤯 Lots of great info. Thanks for making these videos. 😊

  • @brsvb2623
    @brsvb2623 Жыл бұрын

    Then as I watch this video, you're around your 1 year anniversary? If so congratulations. I appreciate you for teaching valuable information. Congratulations🙌🏽❤️

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I did just have my one year anniversary, thank you!!!

  • @AmandaB222
    @AmandaB222 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Cassiy! Thanks to you I just started my new Etsy shop. I did use a sticker from Canva of a flower with the smiley face inside the flower on a shirt. So even if its on Canva should I not use it? Thank you!

  • @luciapetrozzi3760
    @luciapetrozzi37609 ай бұрын

    How about changing words to songs to fit a different theme or a subject? Are those infringing copyrights? Example: Take my “bread” away or anything of the sort.

  • @RealRobiwan
    @RealRobiwan2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for all your information! I'm currently working on getting through all your videos. Question about your listings. Think it's better to separate your tees, tanks and sweatshirts into their own listings with the same designs, or have the design with all those variants in one listing?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like to have them all within separate listings because this is the easiest way to make it fully automated! If you try to add all of this stuff to the same listing, it's going to be a lot of manual work.

  • @sharronmitchell3135
    @sharronmitchell31352 жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful! Happy 5 month anniversary! Are the POD graphics on creative fabrics ok to use? I’ve notice a few hocus locus themed graphics, are these ok to use? Or is it best to just stay clear of those?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! And as far as graphics being ok to use, you are able to use the ones from CF but it's your responsibility to check if it's safe to use them in your store when it comes to copyright and trademark usage. If it's from a movie/tv show then just like I said in this video, then it's not safe to use! They also may not be checking for trademarked words so make sure to check those terms before downloading graphics!

  • @oliviasnyder9991
    @oliviasnyder9991 Жыл бұрын

    I’ll add colleges too. I found out the hard way when I first started business (printables). Don’t use any college names in title/tags and of course design.

  • @jenniferm8942

    @jenniferm8942

    Жыл бұрын

    Olivia thanks for the tip. How is your store going if i may ask

  • @ashleystreck489
    @ashleystreck4899 ай бұрын

    Hi - great video! I create and sell trivia games in my Etsy shop and I mention celebrity names. For example, a question would be "Who was the best selling artist from the 1980s" and I list out 3 musician's names as possible answers. Is that still infringement?

  • @verag3238
    @verag3238 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video ! Quick question - how about words , phrases , lines from songs or rhyme.. like let it snow , it’s the mist wonderful time of the year … etc

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    It all COULD be copyright infringement. Just make sure to check for trademarks. If it’s generic enough then you might be fine!

  • @user-ms3zo5ww6h
    @user-ms3zo5ww6h7 ай бұрын

    Happy Anniversary !

  • @magdalenaauer7178
    @magdalenaauer7178 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Do you think it is possible to quote specific sayings of series (e.g. the office) with a non-trademarked fonts? Thanks in advance

  • @user-zx9gn7gu3e
    @user-zx9gn7gu3e5 ай бұрын

    Hi Cassiy! Thank you so much for your videos - they are inspiring and informative! I really appreciate you! Quick question - Do you know if we're allowed to put product images on shirts? For example, if I were to put an image of a Sriracha bottle or an image of IHOP? What are safe places to get images from?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    5 ай бұрын

    You are not able to do that, you can't sell anything with another companies name or logo on it!

  • @Matt24.
    @Matt24. Жыл бұрын

    I am always follow the rich the hustle ninja guy, In the video with him and you in it is what let me to you so now I subbed

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome, thanks for coming over to check out my channel ❤️ Rich is super cool!

  • @Matt24.

    @Matt24.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson I have another question Cassie ,I was looking on printify and they have computer mouse pads! could I put video game characters ,movies , and that type of stuff on mouse pads? To sell????

  • @user-xu3lg6qd1b
    @user-xu3lg6qd1b2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks cassiey, keep going💪. do you recommend click advertising in etsy?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Etsy ads can be great but I'd recommend only advertising once you get sales so you know that you have a good design and don't waste your budget.

  • @TheGfambam
    @TheGfambam2 жыл бұрын

    Your voice is literally so relaxing lol makes me wanna fall asleep lol

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh no hahaha that's not what I want! But I have to agree, I have fallen asleep a few times doing a final watch through of my videos after editing lol

  • @TheGfambam

    @TheGfambam

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson 😩😩😩😩

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    @sayasane78

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@TheGfambam oQq

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    @sayasane78

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @samuelbarrington2186
    @samuelbarrington2186 Жыл бұрын

    you are amazing do you do any lives or webinars weekly

  • @snail8557
    @snail8557 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!! Question, are you able to sell shirts with names of colleges not including any of their logos or images? I design heavy metal logos with random sayings and I am doing a college series

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Here is a video on how to check trademarks, I'd see if they are trademarked on shirt/sweatshirts kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYSmsdqCdMbPd7g.html But I'd be willing to bet you cannot do this

  • @aprilbutler7126
    @aprilbutler71262 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 5 months with KZread!!!!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks April!! Can’t believe it’s already been that long ❤️

  • @theresafigueroa2935
    @theresafigueroa29352 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much for your content! I am learning so much! Just bought some mock ups like you suggested and navigating Printify and Etsy while my baby is napping. Are you still doing one on one training?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love that, getting work done in the small amounts of time you have during the day as a busy mom! Way to go

  • @theresafigueroa2935

    @theresafigueroa2935

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson awesome! I would love to speak with you!

  • @jenniferm8942

    @jenniferm8942

    Жыл бұрын

    @Theresa are you still doing good on Etsy?

  • @sirenatellyoulater3051
    @sirenatellyoulater305110 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Question: If you use part of a movie phrase or song lyric BUT you Change part of it, is that still an issue? For example, I have seem many shirts saying "straight out of ___", which is by the group NWA. The original phrase is Compton but people are saying things like straight outtta bed or shape (in place of the last world Compton) .

  • @healthkulture
    @healthkulture2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all of your wonderful videos Cassiy, so much valuable information. I have a question on colour variants for t-shirts ... Is it better to have one listing per design with the variants or is it better to have a separate listing for each colour shirt. Many thanks, Ajay.

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like to have 2-3 colors per listing!

  • @healthkulture

    @healthkulture

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson Thank you!

  • @EM-fz3hf
    @EM-fz3hf2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know. One of my designs has a smiley in it and I never would have though it'd be an issue. What about a flower design with a smiley in it or a peace sign with a smiley in it? Or is it just a bad idea all around?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’d have to do some research to make sure, at the very least I’d just never include “smiley face” in my seo anywhere. You can always email their legal team and see if it’s infringing or not!

  • @reyanart3177
    @reyanart3177 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @madebyjsaundz
    @madebyjsaundz Жыл бұрын

    I have a question about how similar something can be without causing infringement. For example, say I wanted to make a shirt that said Festive AF, but it is trademarked. If I change it to Festive A.F. (with periods accentuating that it's an acronym) does that make it okay to use because its not the same anymore?

  • @jenniejames
    @jenniejames Жыл бұрын

    How can I check if a design is trade marked (like the smile and top gun examples)

  • @laurachevrette8060
    @laurachevrette8060 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. Do you know if those Christmas Tree cakes I see all over Creative Fabrica and Etsy are safe to use?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry I don't but I tend to recommend staying away from anything that you are worried about. I bet that hostess or whoever have a trademark on that but its hard to know

  • @lovecourt15
    @lovecourt152 жыл бұрын

    I have a quick question! I want to get my Etsy store started, but I was wondering if I should get a business credit card from the beginning or should I wait for that? The financial part of the Etsy shop has me scared! Thanks for your wonderful videos!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it's a good idea to get a business credit card later on but don't let this stop you from getting started! You can even just use a seperate credit card to keep it separated from your normal spending.

  • @dipankardas9917
    @dipankardas9917 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much Cassiy. previousy I was planning to print Selena gomez, and Taylor Swift on t-shirts. but not anymore.🤫😁😁😁 one question? Can I print my original Paintings, and my face on t-shirt. I am about to sell Art Works, and my paintings on Etsy but my shop is not live yet!

  • @comicscommandpost7643
    @comicscommandpost7643 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very informative. What about movies, characters, etc... that have fallen into the public domain? The copyright has expired and should be fair use? Thanks again!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    If it has fallen into the public domain then you should be fine but make sure to do your research. Like Winnie the Pooh I believe is in the public domain, but only the way he looked 100 years ago. Not the more recent cartoon version of him for example. So just still be really careful and do your research of what you can do with it. Honestly there is so much money to be made doing safe boring things like teachers, I would just avoid anything like that personally.

  • @YoutubeOverTV
    @YoutubeOverTV4 ай бұрын

    This is super useful information! Can I use Barbies on shirts ? Anime characters? What about Marvel characters (movies and comics)? What about existing comic book characters that I've drawn with my own style? And if you want to use tweets or memes for your shirts, can you use them if there's a celebrity on the meme? Thanks!

  • @JohnFouke
    @JohnFouke2 жыл бұрын

    Cassiy, you get the “TOP GIRL” award for best new KZread channel so far this year! Hmmm…maybe I’ll have to trademark that. 🤔

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    hahaha get it John! Thanks so much, I really really appreciate that! This YT channel has been a lot of work but I am loving it for sure!

  • @eternity6615
    @eternity66152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Cassiy for sharing this info and Happy 5 Months! I had a couple rose apothecary shirts in my store and just removed them! Do you think its ok to sell shirts with cartoon pictures or line drawings of TV show characters? I have a couple David and Moira shirts in my store but I don't use any names or tags from the TV show in my listing is that ok, or would that be considered an infringement too?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    You MIGHT be ok if it says nothing about the show or character names but it's still a gamble you have to decide if you are willing to make. Because if someone from the show looked at it, it's probably pretty obvious that it's from the show.

  • @samantharizkallah5985
    @samantharizkallah59855 ай бұрын

    If a local business wants shirts made with their logos, any leg work i need to do to protect myself? Or good to go? Like if they did something on their end (used some other company’s design i would have no clue)

  • @therealsophieso4760
    @therealsophieso4760 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this really helpful video. I am actually looking into drop shipping and was wondering, if I were to make fan art of celebrities or tv show characters and then print it would it be a copyright infringement ?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes fan art is copyright as well, they own the rights to their name and likeness

  • @loliloli7168
    @loliloli71682 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Cassiy! I want to create some group shirts listings, but I wonder if you will still create some camping group shirts currently because the summer had already passed a little pit of it

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you have a fun idea for one, feel free to still make it and see what happens! But yes it is a little late in the season for that right now. I'd be more focussed on bachelorette party shirts, best friend shirts, couples just married/engaged shirts, and Halloween matching costume type shirts!

  • @loliloli7168

    @loliloli7168

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson Thanks for Cassiy's best recommendation tips!

  • @josey5267
    @josey5267 Жыл бұрын

    Question. I have seen POD anniversary gifts with the lyrics of a wedding song written on them. Is that allowed?

  • @aparnabell8365
    @aparnabell83652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Cassiy! This was very helpful. I just started making t-shirts and thought about using a song name, but now I won't.

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could save you some future pain!!

  • @aparnabell8365

    @aparnabell8365

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson yes, thank you!

  • @jenniferm8942

    @jenniferm8942

    Жыл бұрын

    @Aparna how is ur Etsy shop going if i may ask

  • @str84wardAction
    @str84wardAction Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! Thanks, I have no idea, oh man, I need to take these listings down asap 🤦‍♂️

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you saw this then, happy to save you the heartache in advance!

  • @Retro-gf9wb
    @Retro-gf9wb Жыл бұрын

    Plz make a video on best tshirts to sell . Like you always mention 3001 bella shirts

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    The Bella 3001 is my best recommendation for shirts to sell!

  • @toriscism4077
    @toriscism40774 ай бұрын

    Would places in books also be considered property of the author? Like how the movies and tvs location is, Not posting the name of the book on a product but like a name of a restaurant or town? Sorry if this is a dumb question. Thank you for your help!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    4 ай бұрын

    Not a dumb question, these are all things I have learned over time myself. I def sold some fake locations stuff over the years but have since learned that this is covered under copyright protection. The things about books though is that some authors let you apply for official licenses to sell their merch! So if there is a book you want to design for, then I’d consider applying with that author or at least seeing if it’s an option ❤️

  • @sarahdulat3613
    @sarahdulat361311 ай бұрын

    What would indicate that a font is trademarked on the tmsearch site? I’m looking to see specifically if the Barbie fonts (3) are trademarked, NOT using the word “Barbie”. EDITING TO ADD: turns out you cannot trademark fonts, only the name of fonts. All you need is a proper commercial use license for that font.

  • @elly2154
    @elly21547 ай бұрын

    Trademarking the smiley face is the most obnoxious thing everrrrrrrrrr. Wow. Like trademarking the birthday song, greed has no bounds. Great informative video, thank you.

  • @camillelindquist9804
    @camillelindquist98045 ай бұрын

    Can you sell art with celebrities faces? My daughter does really amazing BTS and kdrama art and we’ve wondered this!

  • @user-bt9xc4es1p
    @user-bt9xc4es1p8 ай бұрын

    Are quotes from tv shows also off limits? Thank you!

  • @mattclaridge8714
    @mattclaridge87142 жыл бұрын

    can you do a video about how you ship to EU with the whole VAT and IOSS?? I find it so confusing. I'm afraid of my buyers getting charged VAT twice since Etsy is collecting it for me.

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Matt! I actually only sell in the US so I don't have to deal with VAT or checking for trademarks in both places. So I don't really have a good answer for you as I haven't dealt with it at all. The US market is the largest buyers on Etsy anyways so feel free to do the same if you feel overwhelmed and you could always add the EU back in when you felt comfortable in the future.

  • @gialenae6478
    @gialenae64782 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content as usual Cassiy. What about KPOP inspired items? Are those safe?

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know much at all about KPOP but as long as your shirts don't have lyrics on them or famous peoples faces, then you might be fine!

  • @gialenae6478

    @gialenae6478

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson Oh okay, thanks Cassiy!

  • @beckybequette8212
    @beckybequette8212 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Question, if possible. How do you protect your own designs? I'm a painter and I want to use some of my painting on shirts/mugs. How do I make sure someone else can't use them? I've seen an instance where someone designed an autism shirt for a walk they had set up - next thing that design was everywhere

  • @Papadoc1000

    @Papadoc1000

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question! What you have produced is already copyrighted as soon as you create it and put it out there, assuming it's original work, not in common use, or in the public domain elsewhere already. Your paintings would qualify. Registering the copyright at the Copyright Office is just a public affirmation and is searchable so that others who want to avoid copyright find it easier. Having a copyright however, doesn't actually STOP someone from violating it. It just gives you rights that you can enforce. But you must be willing to enforce it, and that will cost you time and probably money. That may mean that you contact them, that a third party such as Etsy or KZread would act on your behalf, or it may mean you must go through legal channels. The question for most people is, is it financially worth protecting your copyright, or are there better options? Another option is telling others they can use your work or a limited part of it if they attribute you or pay you a license fee. If you sell a lot of copies of one painting or your name is otherwise well known and someone is making money or hurting your reputation, then it's probably worth it. If anything else, probably not.

  • @beckybequette8212

    @beckybequette8212

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Papadoc1000 Thank you!

  • @ewelinakrokos
    @ewelinakrokos Жыл бұрын

    What if a seller copyrights your for their “deisgn”. How do I check if they own this design when other sellers sell the same thing? It’s hard to see who actually owns it.

  • @justme6934
    @justme69342 жыл бұрын

    But what if you bought the graphics from creative fabrica under the commercial and full POD license? For example, I purchased a bundle of Hocus Pocus svgs. Can I still use them since they were bought under the license? Thanks!

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you are buying graphics from them without using the subscription then you need to read the single use licensing - Here's a link! www.creativefabrica.com/single-sales-license/ Here is the link to the subscription license as well www.creativefabrica.com/subscription-license/ that way you can make sure you full understand it!

  • @justme6934

    @justme6934

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CassiyJohnson Thank you so much! I actually just purchased the subscription about a week ago thanks to your amazing videos!! 🤗♥️

  • @flex19112
    @flex191129 ай бұрын

    Are customizable Taylor Swift lyrics allowed?

  • @rgastelum100
    @rgastelum100 Жыл бұрын

    What about Star Wars? I've seen tons of designs on Etsy. Is that a no-no as well?

  • @TheGfambam
    @TheGfambam2 жыл бұрын

    Omg I’ve seen tons and tons of every shirt except dolly parten however I’ve seen other celebrities

  • @CassiyJohnson

    @CassiyJohnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is super common for people to infringe with t-shirt designs, but you don't have to be one of them!