I have not used a quilt pattern yet, so far most of mine are my own design, but if I buy a pattern, It is mine to do with what I want, as long as I do not copy and give the pattern away. They have sold the pattern, there for they can not tell you how to use the pattern or tell you you can't sale what you make. The copy right ends when the pattern is bought. someone cant put a copy right on your clothes, and then turn around and tell you how to wear them. the copy right is there until it is sold. God bless.