PxR Merchandise?

[XaiakuX]

The down side, I'm pretty sure we can't use the term "Pokémon" on anything written, unless we get permission to do so, because right now, there's no copyright infringement being done by PxR, Because we aren't trying to make profit on the word. A pokeball that is entirely blue, or red, or green probably won't be counted as a pokeball, because we aren't using an exact image. Copyright is tricky business, though. One would actually have to look through Pokemon/Game Freak's Copyright policies to see what we can and can't do. I say this because people create images of Pokemon all the time and sell them on t-shirts. But I think it's because it's their own unique artwork and not official art, they can do that without acquired permissions. However none of them have used the word Pokémon on their designs or merchandise. So I think if we only use the logo and something like PxR, as opposed to Pokemon Crossroads written out, we should be okay.

I'd also be a contributing artist when I actually get around to getting a new PC. My current PC actually died during the move and I can't use it anymore. That should happen sometime in the next month. Of course, I'll have my own clothing line to work on, as well. I'll have to do a juggling act. Because there's only one worthwhile design on it, so I need to come up with more.

[Chibi Altaria]

The down side, I'm pretty sure we can't use the term "Pokémon" on anything written, unless we get permission to do so, because right now, there's no copyright infringement being done by PxR, Because we aren't trying to make profit on the word. A pokeball that is entirely blue, or red, or green probably won't be counted as a pokeball, because we aren't using an exact image. Copyright is tricky business, though. One would actually have to look through Pokemon/Game Freak's Copyright policies to see what we can and can't do. I say this because people create images of Pokemon all the time and sell them on t-shirts. But I think it's because it's their own unique artwork and not official art, they can do that without acquired permissions. However none of them have used the word Pokémon on their designs or merchandise. So I think if we only use the logo and something like PxR, as opposed to Pokemon Crossroads written out, we should be okay.

I'd also be a contributing artist when I actually get around to getting a new PC. My current PC actually died during the move and I can't use it anymore. That should happen sometime in the next month. Of course, I'll have my own clothing line to work on, as well. I'll have to do a juggling act. Because there's only one worthwhile design on it, so I need to come up with more.

That should be fine, as long as the artwork is our own. Just no text that sits on copyright infringement, basically. But who needs text, anyway, when you have pretty imagery. xD The logo will be fine, as well. Think about it, there are a LOT of games out there similar to Pokemon (I'm referring to apps) and they have more of a chance to be sued than we are.

I have actually seen a fair few t-shirt designs with Pokemon related text on them, but I do suggest we try and avoid that route. Copyright is a very touchy subject. I learned in art that 'appropriation' is fine, although the subject has to be changed enough that it avoids any issues. If we're selling our own art, that's fine. However we can't make a profit by adding trademarked text.

If we were to say, create a Charmander design with the word 'Ember!" on it, though, that would be fair game. The word 'ember' itself isn't trademarked at all - it's just a regular word.

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http://kirawra.deviantart.com/art/Th...nart-212570726

I found that, though. And technically anything making a profit off of fanart is considered illegal. However, it's a really grey area, since a LOT of people actually do it. *shrugs* It's up to Harry if he wants to or not. :3