About Copyright & Licensing

At TV Nostalgia, we are committed to offering merchandise that is both creatively inspired and legally compliant.

Our designs are provided through Under20 Media LLC, a creative studio specializing in television-inspired artwork and cultural reinterpretation. Under20 Media operates under a Master Licensing Agreement with Heritage IP Holdings Ltd., a rights management and syndication entity that oversees legacy entertainment portfolios and merchandising sublicenses.

This licensing structure ensures that every design we offer is covered by a valid commercial agreement.

Transformative & Commentary-Based Works

Many of our designs are transformative interpretations—including parodies, caricatures, cartoons, and editorial-style artwork. Under U.S. copyright law, transformative works are afforded protection because they introduce new expression, meaning, or message distinct from the original.

  • The U.S. Supreme Court in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (1994) affirmed that commercial use of transformative works can qualify as fair use.

  • Further, Blanch v. Koons (2006) reinforced that successive transformations that add substantial new meaning remain protected.

Thus, whether through direct reinterpretation or subsequent modifications by Under20 Media, our designs embody the creative hallmarks of lawful transformative use.

Legal Responsibility

  • Heritage IP Holdings Ltd. acts as licensor, providing the commercial rights framework.

  • Under20 Media LLC assumes full creative and legal responsibility for the designs, including any claims related to copyright, trademark, or publicity rights.

  • TV Nostalgia operates strictly as a retail platform and distributor.

Contact

For inquiries regarding the legal status of our designs, please contact our licensing representatives:

📩 Heritage IP Holdings Ltd. Licensing Office
✉️ licensing@heritageipholdings.com

📩 Under20 Media Legal Team
✉️ legal@under20.agency