Can I make my own Nike shirt and sell it?

No, you may not lawfully affix your company logo to a tee shirt that's already branded by Nike or another sports clothing company and then sell that shirt. That's trademark infringement.
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Can you get in trouble for making your own Nike shirt?

If this is a personal and entirely non-commercial use, then it's just fine. It is not even trademark use in this case. But if you are selling the same, it becomes infringement.
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Can you sell homemade Nike products?

No, you cannot.
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Can I redesign Nike logo and sell?

No, any use of their logo requires their permission.
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Can you sell clothes with Nike on it?

Anyone can sell Nike products, but if you want to use Nike branding in your store and advertising, you'll need to become an authorized reseller. The process is pretty straightforward, provided you have a retail store that carries items that go well with Nike products.
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Is Nike copyrighted?

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (e.g., the NIKE name and the Swoosh design) are owned, registered and/or licensed by NIKE. You do not acquire a license or any ownership rights to any trademarks, service marks, or trade names through your access or use of the Platform or Content.
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Can I make my own shirts and sell them?

In general, it is not "illegal" to make and sell t-shirts.
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Is it illegal to sell embroidered Nike?

Any use of the Nike logo without permission would infringe their trademark rights, unless it's a legitimate parody use.
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Can I design for Nike?

We will not consider design submissions (including design patents), artwork, advertising, marketing suggestions, copyright registrations, slogans, logos, brands, trademarks or other similar submissions.
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Can I collab with Nike?

With NIKEiD, you can co-create with the best. custom palettes onto three iconic Air Maxes. is one of the most influential streetwear designers today.
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Can I sell items I make with licensed fabric?

Most licensed fabric has a warning printed on the selvage stating that the fabric is intended for home use only and items made from the fabric cannot be sold.
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Can you sell handmade items with logos?

No. You cannot use logos without a license to do so from owners of the copyrights and trademarks.
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Can I sell something with a logo on it?

The only way to legally sell items with a trademark that you do not own is to obtain a license from the trademark owner. Trademarks are valuable property rights and are vigorously protected by their owners in most cases -- even against a small, localized business.
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How do you avoid copyright on'T-shirts?

Five Tips to Avoid Copyright Infringement
  1. Check material for its copyright before using it. ...
  2. Find non-copyrighted materials. ...
  3. Pay for designs. ...
  4. Change existing designs to make them your own. ...
  5. Create your designs from scratch.
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Is making merch illegal?

You can use a copyrighted work if you get permission from the owner, but It's unlikely – especially as a small merch shop – that you'll get permission to use a copyrighted logo.
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How do Nike make their clothes?

Most of Nike's factories are outsourced, meaning that they don't own the actual facility and they 'contract' the factories to produce for them. They contract the manufacture of their apparel, equipment, and even footwear.
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Where are custom Nikes made?

Where are sneakers made that are designed by Nike By You? Nike has more than 146 different shoe factories spread over 14 different countries. But most of the sneakers are made in Vietnam, China and Indonesia.
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Who is the fashion designer of Nike?

Tinker Hatfield is one of the world's most legendary sneaker designers, and currently Nike's Vice President for Design and Special Projects.
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How do I get copyright permission from Nike?

Contacting Nike for permission using your non-profit's official letterhead and explaining your purpose is probably the best way to proceed.
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Can I put a logo on a shirt and sell it?

In fact, copyright and trademark violations can in some cases lead to criminal charges. Selling shirts with copyrighted images isn't impossible, but you should never use someone else's logos on your T-shirts or other clothing without their explicit permission.
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Is it illegal to print name brands on clothes?

Yes, if you do not have permission to use that brand. The owners of the brand can license you the rights to use the brand on your T-shirts if they choose to do so.
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Is it legal to sell printed T shirts?

This is a very sweeping question and the answer will depend on the specific circumstances. But for a safe answer: you can print anything on a t-shirt that is under public domain without infringing copyright laws. Public domain includes artworks that have expired from their copyright.
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Where can I create T shirts to sell?

Zazzle is a well-known platform to create various artworks. You can design your t-shirt illustrations using the site's T-shirt maker tools. Then, open your online store to sell the shirts. You will earn royalties on sales.
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How do I start my own clothing company?

Here's how to start a clothing business in nine steps:
  1. Find Your Niche. ...
  2. Know Your Audience. ...
  3. Create a Marketing Plan. ...
  4. Name Your Brand and Create Brand Assets. ...
  5. Register Your Business. ...
  6. Design and Source Your Products. ...
  7. Price Your Products. ...
  8. Distribute Your Products.
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