Certain laws, i.e., copyright and trademark laws, explicitly state that you cannot make copyrighted and trademarked property, i.e., Disney items, without a license. However, the first sale doctrine states that once you buy an item, you are free to resell the item without the copyright owner's permission.

Can I legally sell Disney products?

If you're planning on selling Disney products or characters, you must obtain an official license from the Walt Disney Company. This means that your product must be expressly authorized by the company to be sold legally; without this authorization, you may face hefty fines and other legal consequences.

Is it illegal to sell Disney crafts on Etsy?

Etsy takes copyright and trademark infringement seriously and has a policy in place to address it. If an Etsy seller is found to be selling Disney-themed products without permission, their shop may be suspended or terminated, and they may be liable for any damages resulting from their infringement.

Can I sell my Disney art?

NOTE: It is an infringement of U.S. Copyright law to market and/or sell any artwork that contains Disney intellectual property, without a license or other written consent from The Walt Disney Company.

Where can I sell my Disney stuff?

Disney is SUING RESELLERS

Can you resell Disney on eBay?

Is it Illegal to Sell Disney Products on eBay? As long as you, the seller, offer authentic Disney merchandise obtained from authorized sources; you can typically sell these products on eBay without infringing Disney's intellectual property rights.

Are Disney items worth anything?

Disney collectibles can be worth a ton of money! Just take a look at these 30 incredibly rare pieces of memorabilia as examples.

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.

Is it legal to paint Mickey Mouse?

When a work enters the public domain, anyone can use it without permission from its original creator or owner. 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.

Can I sell pictures of Disney World?

The Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules outline that photography, recording, drone photography, and/or videotaping, or otherwise engaging in any activity for unapproved commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.

Can I dropship Disney products?

The only REAL way to do dropshipping is high ticket dropshipping and if you're looking for a cheap way out like AliExpress, Disney or any other copyright-protected products then you're going to be in trouble.

Can I get in trouble for selling Disney drawing?

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.

Is Disney cracking down on resellers?

Disney clearly states in the pass holder terms that “benefits and discounts are for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose including, without limitation, to obtain or purchase items or services with the intent to resell such items or services.”

Is it legal to use Disney characters in my business?

Permission to Use Disney Characters

In order to use the characters legally, you must request permission from Disney Enterprises. Multiple corporate entities of Disney own many of the intellectual property rights of Disney characters.

How do I get copyright permission for Disney?

These requests are handled by the Disney Legal Department on behalf of Disney Enterprises, Inc. Inquiries are processed in the order in which they are received. Due to the high volume of requests we receive, it can take up to eight (8) weeks before receiving a response.

Can I draw a Disney character and sell it?

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.

Why is Disney so strict with copyright?

This is because Walt Disney takes their intellectual property very seriously and wants to protect it from unauthorised use. Those who receive a cease and desist letter from Disney should take it seriously and comply with the demands to avoid facing legal consequences.

Will Disney lose copyright to Mickey Mouse?

The copyright of the original Mickey Mouse character – as it appeared in “Steamboat Willie” – expires on January 1, 2024.

Can you make and sell Mickey ears?

There are a vast amount of shops who sell mouse ears, and they are legally allowed to. Disney does not own the rights to mouse ears. What they do own the rights to is Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. So, while ears are okay, the silhouette (including the head of the mice) is not okay.

Can you sell things with characters on them?

As a general rule, you shouldn't sell crafts with any character, image or logo that's not your own.

Are Disney Princesses copyrighted?

Copyright: The expression of an idea

Disney does not own the stories of Snow White or Cinderella. The company could not register copyright that would prevent anyone from using the underlying story. However, Disney does own the copyright to the animated films it made featuring those characters.

What is the rarest Disney doorable?

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Do sold out Disney items come back?

New and replenished merchandise can appear on shopDisney at any time so be sure to check out New Arrivals. Stay in Touch with what's news by signing up for emails or follow shopDisney on your favorite social media channel. At this time, we do not offer a waiting list for sold out items.

How to sell Disney an idea?

You must submit your projects via Disney SendIt to [email protected] please note you will be required to create an account and download software in order to submit your project. All self-registered accounts will expire 12 months after activation or after 3 months of inactivity.