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Forum: Main
07-20-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,554
Posted By tabberone

Remember also that some companies trying to...

Remember also that some companies trying to control the secondary market will say all sorts of things. Disney and MLB tried to tell me I couldn't use their fabric to make things for sale but changed...
Forum: Main
07-19-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,554
Posted By tabberone

There is nothing in the law about a magic number....

There is nothing in the law about a magic number. I see that a lot, like 99 items are ok but 100 items is illegal. Urban legend.
Forum: Main
07-19-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,554
Posted By tabberone

Under both copyright and trademark law you can...

Under both copyright and trademark law you can use (for example) a picture of Tinkerbell as long as it's the picture from the fabric. You can't get a gif of Tinkerbell and use that but using a...
Forum: Main
07-18-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,554
Posted By tabberone

You may want to read here also ...

You may want to read here also

http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/CopyrightLaw/LicensedFabric.shtml

Of course you can sell it.

Read here on how to title and a disclaimer to use
...
Forum: Main
04-15-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,953
Posted By tabberone

Canadian Copyright law protects creative...

Canadian Copyright law protects creative endeavours by ensuring that the creator has the sole right to authorize their publication, performance or reproduction (section 3(1)).

Which is the same as...
Forum: Main
04-15-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,199
Posted By tabberone

We never had an attorney. We learned stuff when...

We never had an attorney. We learned stuff when M&M/Mars sued us. A 396 page 4 lb lawsuit where they threatened to bankrupt us. We stumbled on the Precious Moments case and First Sale Doctrine. ...
Forum: Main
04-14-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,199
Posted By tabberone

Sure you can sell the items, you just can't title...

Sure you can sell the items, you just can't title them in such a way as to confuse the public into thinking they are licensed items. And you should always include a disclaimer.

"they take your...
Forum: Main
04-14-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,953
Posted By tabberone

None of what you claimed in the above quote has...

None of what you claimed in the above quote has anything to do with patterns and their use to make and sell articles. Nor does 30 years experience as an artist, etc.

The US Supreme Court stated...
Forum: Links and Resources
03-20-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,498
Posted By tabberone

Clarification?

There have been a couple of comments that require comment and clarification. On my web site, I routinely cite statutes and court cases to back my statements. My detractors rarely do. I do not...
Forum: Links and Resources
03-20-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,498
Posted By tabberone

Yes that is correct according to the Supreme...

Yes that is correct according to the Supreme Court. And other then my mother there is no higher authority.
Forum: Links and Resources
03-19-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,498
Posted By tabberone

The lawyer who said some of the information was...

The lawyer who said some of the information was wrong?

What specifically?

What federal statute or court case did they cite to prove what we have posted is wrong?

We post federal court cases...
Forum: Main
12-01-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,559
Posted By tabberone

A copyright statement as defined in the US...

A copyright statement as defined in the US Copyright Act is using the symbol © along with the word "copyright" (or abbreviated "Copr."), the first year of publication of the work, and the name of the...
Forum: Main
11-28-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,559
Posted By tabberone

oldbalt99 - really? Now did you get your...

oldbalt99 - really? Now did you get your purchaser to sign an agreement stating that when she got tired of the quilt she would destroy it rather then sell it at a yard sale? That is what would be...
Forum: Main
11-25-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,559
Posted By tabberone

Just to repeat, we're not lawyers and we sued...

Just to repeat, we're not lawyers and we sued Disney and MLB, Sanrio, United Media on our own.

A bit after we were through with all these companies (we had gone through everyone whose fabric we...
Forum: Main
11-25-2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,559
Posted By tabberone

If it's a cease and desist from a law firm you...

If it's a cease and desist from a law firm you never ignore those. You reply with facts that support your position. In the case of fabric it's Precious Moments, First Sale Doctrine and Equitable...
Forum: Main
11-25-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,559
Posted By tabberone

First off I think the issue with Emily is a cease...

First off I think the issue with Emily is a cease and desist letter not a lawsuit.

I got a cease and desist years ago from Precious Moments telling me I had 48 hours to disable my listing with an...
Forum: Main
11-24-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,559
Posted By tabberone

jaciqltznok PLEASE stop posting this...

jaciqltznok

PLEASE stop posting this site...it is NOT the Holy Bible of Copyright law. and YES, people are sueing/being sued over the use of fabric to make items for sale that have this "not for...
Forum: Main
11-21-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 26,122
Posted By tabberone

I posted the cases which include the case...

I posted the cases which include the case numbers, unless that post wasn't directed at me.
Forum: Main
11-21-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 26,122
Posted By tabberone

Oh and patterns was decided on in 1879 by the...

Oh and patterns was decided on in 1879 by the Supreme Court

http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/CopyrightLaw/Patterns.shtml
Forum: Main
11-21-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 26,122
Posted By tabberone

Oh and patterns was decided on in 1879 by the...

Oh and patterns was decided on in 1879 by the Supreme Court

http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/CopyrightLaw/Patterns.shtml
Forum: Main
11-21-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 26,122
Posted By tabberone

1. People doing "all out" commercial projects...

1. People doing "all out" commercial projects are not going to Hancocks to purchase 100% cotton fabric. Which as we all know wrinkles a lot.

2. There is NOTHING in federal law that states a...
Forum: Main
09-24-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 17,060
Posted By tabberone

I've seen that at JoAnn's more then any other...

I've seen that at JoAnn's more then any other fabric store.

Also if you are buying an unopened bolt make them unwrap and measure it. More times then not a bolt marked 12 yds will only have 11.5...
Forum: Main
09-24-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,212
Posted By tabberone

sadly this is no longer TRUE either. IT can also...

sadly this is no longer TRUE either. IT can also lead to some harsh complications later on.

The first use doctorine means you get to use ONE TIME. Not that you can mass produce items with that...
Forum: Main
09-18-2010, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,714
Posted By tabberone

It does not matter what their "policy" is, their...

It does not matter what their "policy" is, their rules cannot circumvent federal law which says their "policies" are not legally enforceable.

Is it not nice that they give us permission to do...
Forum: Main
09-01-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,714
Posted By tabberone

He? Another insult?

He? Another insult?
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