Can I legally sell rugs with copyrighted characters/logos?

Copyright concerns create significant anxiety:

The Legal Reality

Short answer: No, not without permission.

What's Protected

• Characters (Disney, anime, etc.)
• Logos (sports teams, brands)
• Artwork (album covers, posters)
• Quotes (beyond fair use)

Risks

Cease and Desist

• Most common outcome
• Must stop immediately
• Remove all listings

Legal Action

• Rare but possible
• Financial penalties
• Legal fees

Alternatives

• Original designs - Build unique brand
• Licensed properties - Get permission
• Inspired-by - Similar style, not copies
• Public domain - Older works
• Personal use only - Don't sell

Gray Areas

• Commissions of protected content
• "Parody" interpretations
• Small sales volumes

Recommendation: Build business on original work to avoid issues entirely.