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How do I go about legally putting a copyrighted item on a product?

I'm making some custom T-shirts.

For instance- if I wanted the Superman Logo on one, how do I go about legally obtaining the rights to do so?

And how much is a reasonable price to pay for using a copyrighted image? I want to do this all legit, as I'd like to start selling online and then maybe mass-marketing. I'd like to avoid paying a lawyer or agent at this point, so until it takes off (hope hope) I need to make sure I'm doing it right.

(Tell me who to contact in general, not just for Superman, as that is the example)

Thanks in advance.

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    You need to determine who owns the copyright and approach them for a license.

    I have no idea what a reasonable price would be. I would assume that there is a great deal of variation (i.e. Superman will probably cost you more than Speed Racer).

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