This might shed some light: http://words.steveklabnik.com/emoji-licensing
On Sat, Oct 10, 2015 at 2:59 PM, patapatachakapon . < [email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > I work for a small company in Turkey. We would like to import/sell > products that have pictures of Emoji on them (such as keychains, cups etc.) > , here in Turkey. The Emoji we would like to use on our products are the > ones that are titled Native on the chart that I've attached to this email. > I would like to know whether or not it's required to buy the rights these > Emoji. Are Emoji copyrighted, or can they be used by anyone for design > purposes? > > Thanks so much in advance! >

