Copyright and intellectual property

8 articles

• Copyright and original work rules for sellers

  Esano sellers must own or have the rights to sell every file they list. Here is what that means for original work, traced art and licensed assets.

• Can you sell fan art or licensed characters?

  Esano doesn't allow trademarked or copied artwork without permission. See what counts as fan art, what a real license must say, and how to stay safe.

• How Esano handles copyright claims (DMCA)

  Esano responds to copyright infringement notices that follow the DMCA. Learn how the policy works, who the copyright agent is and what each side can do.

• How to report copyright infringement

  Send Esano's copyright agent a written DMCA notice that names your work, identifies the listing and includes the required statements. Full checklist here.

• What happens when a listing is reported

  See what a seller sees when Esano removes a listing over a copyright claim, what buyers can no longer do and what the seller can do next.

• How to file a DMCA counter notice

  If Esano removed your listing by mistake, send a counter notice to the copyright agent. Learn what to include, the ten business day rule and the risks.

• What happens to repeat infringers

  Esano can disable or end the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyright. See what the policy says, what it leaves open and how to avoid it.

• How to protect your designs from copying

  Steps sellers can take to protect original designs on Esano, including license choices, records and what to do if someone copies your work.