Hey everyone! I'm new here and am really eager to dive into creating my own stuff. I have a bunch of ideas, but some might be in a bit of a grey area, and I want to avoid any copyright issues. For instance, what if I designed a gaming desk inspired by Marvel characters, using techniques like woodburning or epoxy? Would selling something like that be legal, considering Marvel owns the characters? If it isn't, what should I do if I still want to come up with those kinds of designs? I'd love any advice you have!
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This isn’t really a grey area; it’s a straight-up copyright violation. If you try to sell something like an Iron Man desk, you could end up facing some serious legal trouble. Sure, you might get away with it for a bit, but once you start promoting it, expect a letter from lawyers who have the resources to take action. In theory, you’d need permission from Disney, but practically speaking, that’s nearly impossible unless you’re bringing a lot of money to the table.
Selling items featuring recognizable Marvel characters is a no-go without a commercial license, which will likely cost a lot of money. You mentioned you have lots of ideas—maybe consider designing something original instead, completely separate from Marvel. This way, you can get creative without the risk of legal issues!
Thanks for the advice! I’m definitely not interested in losing money over a potential copyright issue. I’ll focus on coming up with some unique designs for now.