Copyright and Trademark info

[Pam (PeeJay)]

This is starting to appear on a few of the crafting groups on FB, especially after somebody posted about how they've had a lot of their crafting stuff confiscated (including a sewing machine and the like), their page and their eBay shop closed down and been fined £900 for breaching copyright.  Makes an interesting read and pretty much confirms what some of us have been saying for years .... since imag-e-nation forum days for sure!

http://handmadekrista.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/tackling-minefield.html

Admin - you might want to pin it somewhere for people to refer to as and when

Here's the story (pic) referred to above (hope it's big enough to read)

[megapixie]

Yes, it is big enough to read, and just underpins all we have been saying here for years.

I cannot understand why she had her sewing machine and scissors confiscated. Computer, yes, as it probably had files that belonged to someone else on it. If it was a computerised sewing machine with embroidery patterns likewise, then I guess so.

Bottom line, however you came by it, if you don't have a license to sell it on then you can't.

[Lynnspain]

Thank you Pam for posting this. We must certainly put this somewhere for future reference.

[Pamela]

A good reminder for us all I think. Thanks for posting Pam.