In today’s episode, I am discussing why small business owners should be concerned by the latest Disney Lawsuit. I will teach you how to obtain legal licensing so you can avoid litigations with big retailers. The laws of copyright and trademarks are unyielding to those who attempt to circumvent the legal outputs available to small businesses interested in selling products of protected images. If you want to venture into this retail space, be sure you are creating products that are either licensed or are unique enough to be differentiated from copyrighted material. This episode will prepare you for the legal ramifications of copyright infringement and how exactly you can avoid receiving a cease and desist letter.
Key Takeaways:
[3:00] Current federal copyright protects during the lifetime of the author + 75 years
[3:40] Steamboat Willie Mickey’s copyright is about to expire not the Mickey image itself
[5:00] Disney owns the copyright to the silhouette of mickey Mouse ears
[6:00] Unlike a copyright, if a trademark is renewed it can live on forever
[7:30] Which mouse ears are not infringement on Disney’s copyright or trademark
[9:40] The courts want to ensure the matter is being resolved in good faith
[11:20] You can legally go through Disney to acquire a license to sell Disney products
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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Legalpreneur Inc 2022
