As a business can I use big brands product images on my website?
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As a business can I use big brands product images on my website?
I’m starting a company and will be selling phone accessories. These phone accessories are going to be for iphones, ipads. Is it possible to use iphone pictures in my product pictures and product presentations?
Asked on January 9, 2019 under Business Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, it is almost certainly not possible--not without permission from Apple. You cannot use someone's trademarks, copyright, or design patents (a type of patent pertaining to a products look/feel, not its function) without their permission. Given the distinctiveness of Apple design and the importance Apple places on its design as part of its marketing and product appeal, it is virtually certain that the visual aspects (appearance) of their products are protected by one or more of trademark, copyright, or design patents. Apple is very litiguous and can afford the best lawyers: trespassing on their rights is not recommended.
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