is there any special permission i need from the governemnt or state? and do i have to copyright my images for the shirts?
2006-08-01 13:58:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
You don't have to get any permission in the USA. If you start your own online shop, just add a copyright notice on your web site.
Go to The Hot Tees ( http://www.thehottees.com ) There is a banner at the bottom of the page that is flashing and says *free set up *free stores. You can try setting up a shop for FREE! It's really good. The company they go through has been around for quite a while and they handle all the customer service, credit card handling, products, etc. You just make the designs, upload them, and pick out the products that you want to offer that design on. You will love it.
2006-08-01 15:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by kg_queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a couple of issues here; let's tackle them one at a time.
RE: T-Shirt Business
The fashion industry, as you can well imagine, is a very competitive one. To succeed takes knowledge, patience, talent and a bit of luck. As far as the knowledge bit goes, I found some sources that will assist you further.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have about the clothing industry as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
There's nothing quite like research – the more you know about the clothing industry, the better. There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Also, here are some book titles that may interest you:
* The Official Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Clothing Line by Jay Arrington,
* The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns
* Fashion for Profit (Revised Edition with Retail Chapter) by Frances Harder
* The Fashion Designer Survival Guide: An Insider's Look at Starting and Running Your Own Fashion Business by Mary Gehlhar
RE: Protecting Images
Without knowing further details, it's hard to say what you'll need exactly so I'll provide you with info about both copyrights & trademarks.
Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few. In your case, this could be artwork that's applied to clothing.
Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:
"The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a 'poor man’s copyright.' There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration."
Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. In your case, this could be the ONE logo/design and/or name that is used to identify your business.
Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry.
Of course, it's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.
I posted some links about both that should assist you further. Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-08-02 10:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u probably cant design
2006-08-01 21:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't at least i don't think so search it on google.com
by the way thanks for the (2) points
2006-08-01 21:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by helpful-holly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋