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Monkey large, Kay Bojesen
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Kay Bojesen Monkey
- What can I do?

Is it permitted to crochet monkeys – or other animals – that resemble Kay Bojesen’s design?


We’re delighted that so many people share the love of Kay Bojesen’s iconic world of design!
Kay Bojesen’s family and Rosendahl Design Group regard the crocheted animals as a tribute to the design, and we therefore – in exceptional cases – allow them to be produced for private use. However, under no circumstances may they be sold or otherwise used in a commercial context.

Monkey mini, Kay Bojesen

Is it permitted to sell copies of Kay Bojesen’s designs – including crocheted, embroidered, wood-turned and painted copies?

Kay Bojesen’s works are protected by copyright and these rights belong to Kay Bojesen’s grandchildren. The rights to commercial use are licensed to Rosendahl Design Group A/S, which is obliged to protect the rights and the iconic designs on behalf of and in respect of the family.
Monkey mini
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Monkey mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
+ 3
Kay Bojesen
Monkey
Monkey mini
€56.95
x DBU Man Monkey 2024 small
Kay Bojesen Monkey x DBU
FSC®-Certification
x DBU Man Monkey 2024 small
x Nørgaard paa Strøget Monkey small
x Nørgaard paa Strøget Monkey small
Reworked Anniversary Monkey small
+ 3
Kay Bojesen
New!
Monkey
x DBU Man Monkey 2024 small
€169.95
Cap x DBU mini
Kay Bojesen Monkey x DBU
FSC®-Certification
Cap x DBU mini
Kay Bojesen
New!
Monkey
Cap x DBU mini
€15.95
x DBU Man Monkey 2024 mini
Kay Bojesen Monkey x DBU
FSC®-Certification
x DBU Man Monkey 2024 mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
+ 4
Kay Bojesen
New!
Monkey
x DBU Man Monkey 2024 mini
€84.95
Cap x DBU small
Kay Bojesen Monkey x DBU
FSC®-Certification
Cap x DBU small
Kay Bojesen
New!
Monkey
Cap x DBU small
€18.95
x DBU Woman Monkey 2024 mini
Kay Bojesen Monkey x DBU
FSC®-Certification
x DBU Woman Monkey 2024 mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
+ 4
Kay Bojesen
New!
Monkey
x DBU Woman Monkey 2024 mini
€84.95
Monkey mini
FSC®-Certification
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
Monkey mini
+ 3
Kay Bojesen
New!
Monkey
Monkey mini
€56.95
Monkey, Kay Bojesen

Is it permitted to share crochet recipes of copies of Kay Bojesen’s designs on websites and on social media?

We think it’s fun and that it says a great deal about Kay Bojesen’s far-reaching appeal, when crochet recipes are developed based on his work and are widely shared on social media. We choose to regard this as a tribute to Kay Bojesen’s iconic designs.
Therefore, we allow crochet recipes to be shared to keep the art of crochet alive and kicking. But we must emphasise that it is not permitted to use them commercially.
Postman, Wooden figures, Kay Bojesen

Is it permitted to sell crochet recipes of copies of Kay Bojesen’s designs?

Kay Bojesen’s works are protected by copyright and these rights belong to Kay Bojesen’s family. The rights to commercial use are licensed to Rosendahl Design Group A/S, which is obliged to protect the rights and the iconic designs on behalf of the family.

What does it mean that Kay Bojesen’s works are protected by copyright?


Kay Bojesen’s works are protected by copyright in accordance with the Danish Copyright Act. This means that reproduction and – not least – commercial use is not permitted without prior written permission from Kay Bojesen’s family and Rosendahl Design Group A/S (which is the licensee). Infringement of copyright may be prosecuted.
The Bojesen family and Rosendahl Design Group naturally want to protect the originality of Kay Bojesen’s designs, take care of his work and ensure that they appear as if they were made from his hand in the right quality and with the right spirit.

Kay Bojesen’s monkey is also protected by trademark registration in the EU – what does this mean?

Kay Bojesen’s monkey is protected by 3D trademark registration in the EU, which means that this particular product has extra protection in addition to copyright. The trademark registration means that the shape, appearance and design of the product constitute a trademark in itself. Commercial use of copies constitutes an infringement of our trademark rights and may be prosecuted.

Sentry box and guarsdman, Wooden figures, Kay Bojesen

What are the consequences of selling copies and recipes of Kay Bojesen’s designs?

The rights to Kay Bojesen’s designs belong to his grandchildren, who have licensed the commercial use to Rosendahl Design Group A/S under the brand: Kay Bojesen Denmark.
Dog small
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LIMITED EDITION
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Dog small
Dog small
Kay Bojesen
New!
Other animals
Dog small
€127.95
Dog medium
GIFT FOR YOU
LIMITED EDITION
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Dog medium
Kay Bojesen
New!
Other animals
Dog medium
€359.95
Bear large
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Bear large
Reworked anniversary Bear large
Kay Bojesen
New!
Other animals
Bear large
€1,399.95
Dog small
GIFT FOR YOU
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Dog small
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Dog small
€119.95
Rabbit H16 cm
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Rabbit H16 cm
Rabbit H16 cm
Rabbit H16 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Rabbit H16 cm
€99.95
Rabbit H16 cm
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Rabbit H16 cm
Rabbit H16 cm
Rabbit H16 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Rabbit H16 cm
€84.95
Horse H14 cm
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Horse H14 cm
Horse H14 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Horse H14 cm
€94.95
Zebra H14 cm
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Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Zebra H14 cm
€94.95
Rabbit H16 cm
FSC®-Certification
Rabbit H16 cm
Rabbit H16 cm
Rabbit H16 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Rabbit H16 cm
€84.95
Hippo H9 cm
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Hippo H9 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Hippo H9 cm
€119.95
Hippo H12.5 cm
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Hippo H12.5 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Hippo H12.5 cm
€114.95
Horse H14 cm
FSC®-Certification
Horse H14 cm
Horse H14 cm
Kay Bojesen
Other animals
Horse H14 cm
€99.95

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