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Useful links covering copyright and Angel
companies
What some Rubber Stamp companies say
What Card Inspirations say about Form-A-Lines
Peel-off Stickers
Postcards, wrapping paper, fabric
Reader's messages
Useful links covering copyright
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What some Rubber Stamp companies say
The makes of stamps listed below are stocked by Card
Inspirations.
Card Inspirations have tried to ensure accuracy of the
following extracts but you are advised to read the full
information in the latest stamp catalogue or on their web site
before undertaking any commercial venture.
A rule made by all stamp companies, even Angel ones, is all
stamp impressions must be made by hand and no mechanical or other
form of reproduction is permitted.
Extract from the information in the Stampendous! printed
catalogue:
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Stampendous!
Stampendous is an ANGEL company. Hand stamped
originals made with any Stampendous images may be sold.
Link to the
Stampendous!
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Extract from the information in the Funstamps printed catalogue:
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Funstamps
All stamps are for private non-commercial use. Most
designs can be used by individuals to produce hand made
products for charity fundraising purpose without further
permission. Those designs which can not be used under any
circumstances, to produce items for resale are identified (in
the catalogue) with this symbol ©.
Link to the
Funstamps
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Extract from the information on the PSX web site:
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PSX
In order to simplify the process of requesting
written permission to use PSX designs on products for sale,
PSX one-page Angel Policy Agreement is linked to (the PSX web)
page.
1. If you are a crafter, please fill out the online form and
submit it to PSX for a quick e-mail return approval.
Typically, permission will be granted to make up to 100 items
per year featuring PSX designs. If you are interested in using
PSX designs to produce over 100 items, please contact the PSX
office for licensing information.
See the full information at
PSX Angel
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Extract from the information on the DeNami Design web site:
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DeNami Design
DeNami Design encourages stampers and artists to use
our exquisite images to enhance their own artwork.
All we require is that the items not be mechanically
reproduced, and the quantities remain under 500 pieces per
year, or $1000 worth of merchandise.
You must include the phrase "© Copyright DeNami
Design Rubber Stamps 2003. Used with permission." DeNami
Design reserves the right to revoke this policy at any time.
See the full information at
Is
DeNami Design an Angel Company? (link to FAQ page)
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Extract from the information on the Hero Arts Rubber Stamps web
site:
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Hero Arts Rubber Stamps
The purchaser of a Hero Arts product is granted a
limited license to use such product, for personal,
noncommercial use only. Reproduction of Hero Arts products or
images in any way for either commercial use or in an
inappropriate manner is prohibited without written consent.
See the full information at
Hero
Arts copyright notice |
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What Card Inspirations say about Form-A-Lines
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Copyright notice
The purchaser of Form-A-Lines stitching patterns can
use them to produce cards for personal use or for sale as long
as the cards are sewn by hand. Sales of the cards must be
limited in scope, local in nature, and otherwise not
constitute an ongoing business. All cards made for resale
should have a credit to Card Inspirations.
Piracy
The unauthorised reproduction of any actual pricking
patterns or pattern instructions or part of them and the
unauthorised use of registered trademarks are likely to
constitute a criminal offence. Piracy harms consumers as well
as legitimate retailers. If you suspect you have an
unauthorised copy, or have any other information about pirate
product, please contact Card Inspirations. |
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Peel-off stickers
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Gold Label
Many of the stickers sold by Card Inspirations are
manufactured by Gold Label. This is what the manufactures said
when we asked them about copyright:
You can use the peel off stickers on home made
cards, the stickers must be used for hand made cards only and
they can be sold with the stickers on the cards but the
stickers designs cannot be copied or mass produced in any way.
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Postcards, wrapping paper, fabric
Information published by the Australian Copyright Council
The Australian Copyright Council have a lot of information
sheets covering copyright and the link to the page listing them is
http://www.copyright.org.au/page3.htm.
One information sheet that is particularly relevant to hobby
card makers is called "Craftworkers (hobby) G21" and can
be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file. The following short
extracts are reproduced here to give a flavour of the article. It
is well worth reading in full.
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Re-using postcards, wrapping paper, lengths of material The
rights of copyright owners do not generally extend to re-using
items which contain or bear copyright images. For example, in the
case of decoupage, merely cutting up wrapping paper or pages from
magazines will not involve any exclusive rights which copyright
owners are given under the Copyright Act.
On the other hand, photocopying artistic works (for example, for
decoupage) may require permission from the relevant copyright
owner if the artistic work is still copyright.
However, in some cases other areas of the law may apply if you
will be selling your craft.
These areas of law may be relevant, for example, if you want to
use Disney images in a way which suggests that the items you are
selling are official Disney merchandise, or if you were to use a
brand name or trade mark such as Harley Davidson on a T-shirt.
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Reader's messages
These messages were first posted in the Card
Inspirations Card Craft Forum.
Legal note: The views expressed are those of the individual
authors. Card Inspirations do not endorse these views by
reproducing them here. For legal advice on copyright matters
please consult a lawyer.
Copyright
AUTHOR: Maureen Norris
DATE: 21 Apr 01
Being new to card making I am concerned about breaching
copyright. What can I use and what can't I? If I use a design but
in a new way (e.g. use a watercolour painting for the basis of a
stitched card) does copyright still apply? Does this apply to ones
made for my own use or only if I intend to sell my cards?
Re: Copyright
AUTHOR: PAMELA
DATE: 8 Jun 01
I too am very careful about copyright as I do now sell some of
my cards. If you use media which is 'current' then you cannot sell
unless you have permission. Re stamps: buy stamps from Angel
companies who allow you to use their stamps (but not reproduce
them mechanically) for items you sell. You can get an angel list
from the internet.
Copies of Paintings can be used if they old as copyright has
passed but you should still check. You can get books of copyright
free prints from libraries or enquiring on the internet. I have
also purchased music sheets free of copyright from general music
shops.
I make a point not to do anything with Winne the Pooh and the
Disney things because they are copyright protected. Hope this
helps but to avoid on risk at all try and design your own ideas
that way you cannot go wrong. Lots of luck. Pamela
Re: How do I know????
AUTHOR: Pamela
DATE: 15 Mar 02
Many people don't worry about it - especially if selling only a
few cards. Basically the Angel List provides names of the stamps
companies who are happy for you to use their stamps for commercial
use. Most of them are angel stamps. (See the link under
useful links covering copyright for a link
to the Angel list)
The only reason I became aware was because someone I knew was
selling cards on a website and got a warning from one of the stamp
companies and she had to remove all those particular cards from
her website because she was breaching their copyright. Hope this
explanation helps.
Re: Copyright
AUTHOR: Pamela
DATE: 19 Mar 02
I can only tell you what I do. I try to respect people's
copyright by imagining how I would feel if - having designed an
image etc myself and copyrighted it - other people then made money
out of it (albeit some only making a little).
I think there is enough material around not to infringe
copyright on cards you might sell and then you basically can use
lots of things for non-commercial use e.g. cards to family and
friends. Sorry cannot be much more help than that.
Re: Copyright
AUTHOR: Val
DATE: 20 Mar 02
I think the way it works is that when anything is copyrighted,
it is on the article, some stamps have it on the sides. Then you
are supposed to get permission to sell things you have used them
on. Debbie Mumm for instance, you can use her stamps as long as
you copy her copyright on to the back of the card with however you
sign your cards. Using verses off cards is OK if it has a name
with it, you must put it on too.
To copy a copyrighted thing exactly, then you are infringing on
their rights. If you use the idea but have changed things so they
are not recognisable as the original you are OK
When I taught through a college, I had to be very careful, so if
I wanted to copy anything out of a book to GIVE students I had to
write the whole thing out in my own words. Basically they only
look for people that are making hundreds and thousands from their
designs as you are then taking away their livelihood.
It's best to see an idea you like then work on it to make it
your own. The sites such as Donovan are for you to use freely,
otherwise they would state it plainly.
Hope this helps. Val.
Re: Copyright
AUTHOR: Colleen MacLeod
DATE: 20 Mar 02
I also have a high respect for copyright and having written a
travel column for a local paper and after I left seeing them use
my column title, I was very annoyed. I made enquiries via Trade
Practises etc and the paper were told to change their column title
and did so. I've had short stories published also and would
likewise be very upset should anyone use these or part of even as
their own.
However, in the realm of card making I think that if you are in
doubt contact Jan Donovan ex her site re usage of her verses. As
it has already been said, try and keep to original works for card
to be sold and then you are not at risk of infringing copyright
law.
Many stamp company's would welcome your use of their stamps if
you were to be advertising for them by giving credit to their
company's stamp design. You should only use those you have
received permission from to do so and inform them that you intend
to credit their stamp company. Play safe! Hope this helps.
Regards, Colleen
Copyright Answer!
AUTHOR: Jo Mowat
DATE: 21 Mar 02
I got this email back from UKCS, hope this helps you guys out
there. I will be registering my designs!
Dear Jo,
You will own the copyright to any original work which you
produce, this is an automatic right under UK law, and you are
perfectly entitled to use the copyright symbol and a copyright
notice on your work.
You may however wish to register your work with UKCS to provide
independent evidence of date an content of your work, this could
prove invaluable if your work were to ever fall into dispute, (for
example, if someone were to copy your designs and pass them of as
their own work).
Although we recommend registration, it is voluntary in the UK,
and the choice to register or not is yours based on the perceived
risks on your work.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate
to contact me. I hope this has been of help to you.
Sincerely Yours
Daymon Lester
UKCS Service Manager
www.copyrightservice.co.uk
Copyright registration for the works of musicians, designers,
authors and artists in the UK
Mailto: information@copyrightservice.co.uk
Link: http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk
Re: Copyright Answer!
AUTHOR: Avril
DATE: 26 Mar 02
Copyright, how to protect your work
Your work can only be original if it is the result of
independent creative effort. It is not original if it has been
copied from something that already exists. Copyright protection is
automatic as soon as there is a record in any form of what has
been created, you do not have to register your work in fact there
is no official registration in the UK.
As the creator of a work you can provide evidence that you made
the article at a particular time. A copy of the work can be
deposited with a bank or solicitor. or you can send yourself a
copy by recorded delivery post, this gives a clear date stamp on
the envelope, make sure to leave the envelope unopened and in a
safe place Note, this does not prove that the work is original or
created by you, but it is useful to show that the particular work
was in your possession at a particular date, i.e. if someone
claims that you have copied something of theirs that was created
at a later date to your product.
Also make sure to use the international copyright symbol ©
followed by your name and year of production, although not
essential in the UK, it may assist you in infringement
proceedings, and will be needed in certain countries.
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