From what I have read the licenses start at around $10,000 for each item you want to make, plus a percentage of each sale.

How do I get permission to use Disney characters?

You may receive permission from Disney by email or mail. If you or your company wants to use Disney characters on a long-term basis, Disney might require a licensing agreement, which involves the payment for the rights to use the characters. Disney can also decline to give permission for the use of its characters.

Can I print Disney characters and sell them?

Yes, shops are not allowed to sell items based on Disney or other copyrighted characters. Etsy does not police this though, unless the copyright holder complains. Those shops are however taking a big risk as Etsy could completely shut down their shop and/or the copyright holder cold file a lawsuit.

How hard is it to get a Disney license?

The process of getting a license is pretty straightforward. Once you get to the Disney Licensing website, you will be redirected to the Disney intake form, which will take you to one of the licensees. These are companies that, on behalf of Disney, give out licenses for Disney-trademarked property.

How do I legally sell Disney crafts?

Copyright and trademark law says that you can't make Disney items without a license. However, buying items, then reselling them is legal under the first-sale doctrine – you don't need anyone's permission.

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Can I use Mickey Mouse in my art?

For example, artists who want to use Mickey Mouse in their creative works must first get permission from Disney (the current copyright holder) until November 2023. After that date, the copyright will expire, Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain, and artists will not need Disney's permission to use Mickey Mouse.

Can I use Disney characters on my products?

Fan art and merchandise: Creating and selling fan art or merchandise featuring Disney characters without proper licensing can be considered copyright infringement. While fan art for personal use is generally acceptable, selling products with copyrighted characters can lead to legal issues.

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Can I crochet Disney characters and sell them?

Not only is it illegal to sell any merchandise with a licensed character on it, but doing so can be detrimental to your business.

Can I print Disney characters on tshirt?

When creating a t-shirt design, you cannot use images, characters, and any figure that resembles anything taken from comic books, cartoon networks, movies, video games, and television shows.

Can I legally sell Disney fan art?

Technically speaking, there's nothing illegal in the US about making and selling fan art because copyright isn't enforced criminally. Rather, copyright owners enforce their rights by suing infringers in federal civil court. If they win, they could get money from you.

Does Disney go after Etsy sellers?

The Walt Disney Company takes intellectual property rights incredibly seriously. As such, the company diligently goes after sellers who sell their products without permission(licenses). If you're caught selling counterfeit or unlicensed items, you could be subject to fines and other penalties.

Can I put the word Disney on a shirt?

Using Disney trademarks (the words “Disney”, “Mickey Mouse” etc) anywhere in the listing (title, description and tags) is trademark infringement. It doesn't even matter what the item is or whether it uses any Disney characters.

Is Tinkerbell copyrighted?

Peter Pan and Tinker Bell are both public domain characters.

Why is Aladdin warning on Disney plus?

After receiving criticism last year, Disney is changing the way it addresses racism in its older animated films. On Oct. 15, Disney Plus introduced a new disclaimer that appears before older films like Dumbo (1941) and Aladdin (1992), warning viewers that the films include harmful stereotypes.

Why did Robin Williams leave Aladdin?

A broken agreement over merchandising led to a public feud between Disney and Robin Williams, resulting in his recasting and a sour relationship. Disney's new chairman eventually issued a public apology to Williams, resolving the feud and bringing him back to voice the Genie in a later Aladdin installment.

Why was Aladdin 4 cancelled?

Robin Williams Denied His Voice To Be Used For 25 Years

Whether Disney was actually planning Aladdin 4 before the untimely death of Robin Willaims or not, Willaims made it clear in his will that he didn't want his voice clips from the original Aladdin to be used in any media for the next 25 years after his death.

Can you sell cookies with Disney characters?

You can say, clear as day, that you are not affiliated with Disney. But if you make a cookie of a Disney princess, then you are probably violating Disney's copyright even if you aren't violating their trademark.

Can I sell shirts with Disney characters on Etsy?

Disney's Intellectual Property Rights

They own the rights to many popular characters and stories, and they do not hesitate to protect those rights. This means that if you are selling items on Etsy that feature Disney characters or other copyrighted material, you could be at risk of legal action from Disney.

Is the name Cinderella copyrighted?

This deep history puts Cinderella into the public domain, which has allowed many authors to build on the story and a allowed the character to become as well known as she is today.

Will Disney lose Mickey Mouse copyright?

In 1928, copyrights lasted for 28 years, with the option for renewal of another 28 years. As of 2023, Mickey Mouse was published almost 95 years ago. The copyright of the original Mickey Mouse character – as it appeared in “Steamboat Willie” – expires on January 1, 2024.

Can I paint Disney characters and sell them?

The Disney characters are trademarks belonging to the The Walt Disney Company and its affiliates. So painting them in your paintings would infringe on their trademark rights.

What happens when Mickey Mouse hits public domain?

U.S. copyright laws grant the creator of content ownership for 95 years, which means famous works eventually enter the public domain. Legally, that means anyone could now copy and reproduce the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse without permission.