How does Etsy get away with copyright?

As a major online marketplace, one would hope that Etsy would be responsible for infringing items sold on their site. However, Etsy is protected by the “Safe Harbor” provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as long as Etsy is merely a passive conduit for user-generated content.

How do I avoid copyright when selling on Etsy?

Don’t Use Artwork That Isn’t Yours! Copyright law centers around the protection of someone’s creative work – and that includes art. Don’t use artwork from the Internet without an artist’s permission and then reproduce it on t-shirts, jewelry or other paraphernalia.

Can I sell copyrighted items on Etsy?

Although lots of shops on Etsy sell trademarked or copyrighted products, it is indeed illegal, unless they’ve purchased licensing from the owning company. This licensing is quite expensive though, with some of the well-known brands costing $20,000 + and a percentage of sales.

How do I report intellectual property on Etsy?

Please use Etsy’s Reporting Form to provide notice of claimed infringement to Etsy’s Designated Agent under the DMCA and for other intellectual property claims: www.etsy.com/legal/ip/report. Using the form is the fastest way for us to address your claim.

How do I avoid copyright on EBay?

Things to Avoid EBay specifically prohibits the sale of replicas, fakes or counterfeit items, so make sure copyrighted work listed for sale on the site is genuine. If you have questions as to whether or not an item can be sold on eBay, contact the rights-owner or manufacturer first.

Can you get in trouble on Etsy?

When we receive repeat notices of infringement regarding a particular shop, allowing the shop owner to continue selling can put Etsy at serious risk. Even if the seller doesn’t post that particular item ever again, it’s possible that other items in that shop may also have problems.

How many copyright strikes can you get on Etsy?

3 strikes
Etsy has a 3 strikes and you’re out policy.

Who are Etsy’s customers?

The typical Etsy customer in 2020 was a female between the ages of 18–35. Etsy customer demographics from 2017 revealed that a surprising 81\% of Etsy buyers were women, and a mere 19\% were men. Of the high percentage of women, 15\% were younger than 25, while most were between 25 and 40.

What is intellectual property infringement Etsy?

How does Etsy handle infringement notices? If intellectual property owners or their authorized agents consider something on Etsy to be infringing on their IP, they may send a notice of infringement to us, in accordance with Etsy’s policies, to request its removal. Etsy may remove or disable access to the material.