re: 10 Best Tips for Using Social-Media to Your Advantage

Paulaaa — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:49:42 GMT

Good Morning Kristal,

Could you blog, or point me to a resource, about any legalities we should be aware of in terms of selling and advertising jewelry that we make ourselves, but that the designs are inspired by or copy ones we've seen elsewhere (i.e. magazines, beading magazines, in a store, or even elsewhere on ETSY)?

I've started beading recently and would like to sell some pieces to help defray the costs of my newfound hobby, but I don't want to set myself up for a legal battle because someone accuses me of 'stealing' their idea/pattern, etc.

Thanks!