sudsnstuff Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi, newbie here to the board although I have been lurking for a while and have learned so much. Does anyone know if you can alter something enough to be able to use the packaging? For example if I made chip shaped soap is there a way I could use like a pringles can or a chip bag? Is there something I could do to the package to be able to sell it that way? I have tried to find it on line but I am not having any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 You'd have to make it look substantially different from the copyrighted material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to mention that packaging in an old pringles can or chip bag...to me would be unsanitary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnstuff Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not to mention that packaging in an old pringles can or chip bag...to me would be unsanitary.I was just using that as an example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 OH you meant something similar to a pringles can but new and you design the label?Sorry, I misunderstood.....I know they sell wax type/frosted cookie bags..could you not somehow make something like that resemble a chip bag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnstuff Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 that is a good idea. I also made lip balm for my kids that I poured into glue stick containers. (I totally washed and sterilized them and made sure it was non toxic glue just in case I missed something) Their friends went crazy loving them because it looked like the kids were putting glue on their lips. A few people have asked me about buying them and I have even had a teacher ask if her class can sell them as a fund raiser. I know I could use the containers and make a new label that said glue stick but having the label that is clearly recognized is half the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Yeah, you're probably going to run into trademark infringement with the look a likes. I'd definately at least design your own labels and try to steer clear of same colors, etc. There needs to be a clear difference that what you're selling is in no way affiliated with the recognized brand. Edited March 23, 2010 by bells4shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 It is super easy to make a chip like bag with a crimper, they are a blast to make. You print out your info , glue the back seam, put your soap chips in and glue stick 1 edge crimp it and do the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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