This is the "end of sale" doctrine and yes the manufacturers have no leg to stand on in court.
Originally Posted by
twinkie
\ As for copyright issues, we have been told by a local attorney that once the material sells in the fabric store, the copyright no longer holds. He said the suit for copyright violation by crafters and quilters was thrown out in court. Don't know for a fact but there are many articles on it if you Google "Copyright". Thanks and good luck.