# Cafe Press and copyright

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-press-and-copyright/577751>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 9, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-press-and-copyright/577751 "2011-04-09T03:00:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\
**Post date:** [April 9, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-press-and-copyright/577751/1 "2011-04-09T03:00:37Z")

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I was interested in submitting some T-shirt designs to Cafe Press that I may want to print and sell on my own in the future.

Can I remove my design from Cafe Press in the future?

What steps should I take to cheaply protect my designs?

Can I just put a copyright sign along with my URL?

Do I need to set up some sort of Sole Proprietorship for better protection?

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**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\
**Post date:** [April 9, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-press-and-copyright/577751/2 "2011-04-09T03:40:04Z")

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Have you studied the [Cafe Press fine print](http://help.cafepress.com/hc/s-74058960/cmd/kbresource/kb-5396828337078301494/view_results%21PAGETYPE?category=53)?