Question from a reader:
Is it legal to sell clothing and accessories similar to famous brands if it is clearly stated, “This is a knockoff”?
Hello everyone! Today, I want to think about a rather intriguing topic. It concerns whether it is legal to sell clothing and
Question from a reader:
Is it legally permissible to create and sell postcards of 19th-century paintings held by overseas museums without obtaining permission from the owners? Please let me know.
Hello, readers. Today, I would like to touch on a somewhat complex topic. Recently, I received a question
Question from a reader:
Is there a copyright issue with using images posted by the official account on Twitter as an icon? I love the visual of Psyduck from the Komeda Pokémon collaboration and would really like to use it as my icon…
Recently, a friend of mine expressed a desire to use the
Question from a reader:
I recently went to an exhibition by a certain manga artist. There were illustrations that allowed photography, so I took some pictures, and now I want a keychain made using one of those illustrations. However, that illustration is not available for commercial use (I do have a sticker). Is there a copyright issue with ordering from an
Reader’s Question:
I’m considering commissioning a company to create a life-sized figure of my favorite Hololive VTuber. However, I’ve heard that for anime and game characters, companies often require a copyright permission letter before they can proceed with production. I’m curious about how this works specifically for Hololive and VTubers in
Question from a reader:
I want to post my drawing practice on my blog, but if I reference practice methods I found on X or YouTube and post that content without permission, will there be copyright issues?
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Question from a reader:
I’ve been assigned to handle the lottery at the summer festival, but the box I prepared is plain, and I want to do some decoration. I’m not confident in drawing illustrations, and I don’t have much time, so I’m considering copying and pasting character images from the internet. Is there a copyright issue with this? If anyone
Question from a reader:
I have recently become interested in creating illustrations using generative AI, but I have a few questions. Am I allowed to use the generated illustrations to create acrylic goods or badges? Here are the specific points I am concerned about. What happens to copyright if the output resembles the style of a specific illustrator? Is it acceptable
Question from a reader:
Could this illustration potentially infringe on copyright? I intended to draw just a student with messy hair and glasses.
In response to a reader’s question, I would like to discuss copyright. Specifically, let’s consider your illustration of a “student with messy hair and glasses” from a copyright perspective. Copyright is a
Question from a reader:
I think there might be issues with portrait rights and copyright regarding the member stickers used in TWS penlight deco. Is it okay to use them? I want to use them for my deco too, but I’m hesitant because of these concerns.
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