Duplicating, not creating. The all-time biggest crafting sin is duplication. Duplication is where you look for inspiration in what already exists, but - instead of using it solely for inspiration - you tweak it to what you need. This is a big no-no in creativity and crafting. By duplicating other’s work you aren’t creating, you're merely copying. Because it’s so easy to do, a lot of crafters will often duplicate work to fit their needs, rather than drawing inspiration from the techniques and pieces of other's work so they can build on it, and they miss out on creating some of their own work. Don’t duplicate work, draw inspiration from it and then create something completely different.
A crafter may say, "Oh you inspire me to craft again", but really meaning. "I want your ideas"...and instead of coming up with their own ideas they copy yours. What they don't realize is that there are infringement laws, trademark laws, copyright laws, and identity theft laws. When someone or another business chooses to copy it can cause consumer confusion which can result in a law suit.
When a person comes up with their own creations and ideas, forms their own business ideas ...another person or business should not be allowed to step in and copy. That is why it is so important to be current on business laws and retain a business attorney to protect your business.
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