A question about using images

[Cosmicgirl]

I have an idea for a product. For my product to be successful I would need to use children's favourite cartoon character images - Spider-Man, batman, barbie etc.
Obviously there are loads of products on the market with images on them, some just cheap rubbish.
I assume I need permission to use the image?
Anyone used an image like this on their products?

Thanks guys

 

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[Cosmicgirl]

Do I need to find out who owns the copyright/trademark on each of the characters and contact them individually?

 

[Vigilante]

I have an idea for a product. For my product to be successful I would need to use children's favourite cartoon character images - Spider-Man, batman, barbie etc.
Obviously there are loads of products on the market with images on them, some just cheap rubbish.
I assume I need permission to use the image?
Anyone used an image like this on their products?

Thanks guys

All images that exist belong to someone. You can never use an existing image (any image, from any location) without determining who owns it and getting their permission. The exception would be public domain images (images which are free for anyone to use) but those would be specifically identified as such. No cartoon character images would be public domain images.

 

[Vigilante]

Do I need to find out who owns the copyright/trademark on each of the characters and contact them individually?

Yes

 

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[Cosmicgirl]

Cheers, thanks

 

[Cosmicgirl]

Just one more thing.
Is there a more profession and correct way to identify the person/department I should contact rather than just googling "who owns Spider-Man copyright?" ??
Thanks

 

[stephanduq]

You need their licensing agent.

LIMA will be a good start for you: LIMA - Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association

 

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[Cosmicgirl]

You need their licensing agent.

LIMA will be a good start for you: LIMA - Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association

Thanks for the info, I'll look at that now