There’s no all-store search that I could find, but you can Google something like keywords site:shopier.com with any keywords associated with your models. Sometimes they also steal photos, which makes it a lot easier to identify where the model is from.
I found three listings of my models. There doesn’t seem to be a report system, so I emailed them. They initially asked for legal documents, but I told them that copyright doesn’t require any legal docs and that they need to take the listings down. That worked, and they removed the listings.
This is also a good reminder to reverse image search all your models (or at least the more popular ones) often :)
I started filling one out for a Turkish site that’s been selling one of my models for a while now.. but it asks for a copy of your ID and all sorts of other personal info. Honestly I don’t care about Bambu having all my info but it says they send it to the offending site, and THAT I’m not crazy about.
Yep, I’ve been hoping not to have to use it I know how Bambu treats security, and I don’t want them having that info in their database. I’m also worried about them sending it to the infringing site, who then could potentially give it to the person who got the takedown. I don’t want to be retaliated on for protecting my own designs.
yep saw it as well, getting identification is not unusual in cases of copyright / ownership disputes, but having to provide to third parties is what is wrong there, it should only be provided in case of legal requirement in the dispute, when that is required by law enforcement
if bambu wants ID just to be able to reply in those circumstances than it’s fine, but if they are proactively giving the info away then they are not doing it correctly, so until there’s further clarifications i won’t be using that option - even though it’s great that they want to help us defend our intellectual property
I am, but that involved no identification or paperwork at all. They already have my info from my orders and the paperwork they had me fill out to be a mod. Like I said I’m fine with Bambu having it, it’s this that worries me:
I`d assume thats the name of the game . not by bambu as you have stated but the other side and it wont hurt to get better clarification as to what is actually sent , or if they take bambu labs integrity and word ,as a legitimate company , working on behalf of the creators and users linked or tied to the makerworld site
I’m pretty sure the ID part is optional, it doesn’t say required and other fields do. Seems like it’s mostly for platforms in China. Still hesitant to use the service though. I’ll have to go through and see what else is required.
Excuse the Noob question, but I do not want to perpetuate stolen ideas or models, but how would I know/ Or just stay away from those sites is the message?
The best way to see if something’s stolen is to reverse image search it, though it might be properly licensed so you can’t really know for sure. I don’t usually buy 3d printed stuff no matter what, since I could always just print it myself.
This is were I am confused on the copyright thing. I have seen many models of items that I know are copyrighted by other companies. Artist are taking their time and experience to create items and put them on maker world and then smack a copyright sticker on them. If an artist doesn’t own the source material, and they create something, how can they also copyright it? For example I have looked at many model of marvel characters. There are a lot of people making child-like versions of almost every marvel character out there. Since Disney owns the rights to Marvel am I to think the artist who made it has received or paid for the copyright from Disney? I also see the same thing with NFL related models. Let me finish by saying I am NOT in the market of looking to sell things, I am genuinely curious about this aspect.
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concerns about personal data security during the rights enforcement process. In response to the questions raised, please find the following clarifications:
1.When submitting a rights enforcement request on the MakerWorld global platform, most information—such as identity details—is optional and not mandatory. Please note that e-commerce or content platforms in mainland China typically require rights holders or their representatives to provide certain identity information as part of their infringement complaint procedures. This is a standard practice of third-party platforms, not a requirement set by MakerWorld.
2. If an infringing platform explicitly requests additional identity information during the complaint review process, MakerWorld will inform and communicate with the creator. The creator can then assess their own situation and decide independently whether to provide such information.
3. In assisting creators with rights enforcement, MakerWorld follows the principle of data minimization. We recommend providing additional materials only when strictly necessary and directly related to handling the infringement, and we continuously optimize our processes to reduce the privacy burden on creators.
When creators pursue enforcement on their own, they often need to repeatedly search for infringing content, collect evidence, and communicate with platforms, making the process complex and costly. While we cannot guarantee outcomes in all cases, MakerWorld will make every effort, within the limits of applicable rules, to provide procedural guidance and necessary support to help lower the barrier to enforcement. We welcome continued feedback based on real usage, as it is essential to improving these mechanisms.
that’s great to hear! and just so that we are clear, this isn’t just about posting our designs in other platforms right? you’ll also assist with selling physical prints without commercial license?
Thank you for your question. When a creator’s exclusive model is infringed, this includes both unauthorized reposting on other model platforms and the sale of physical prints by e-commerce sellers without a commercial license. In such cases, MakerWorld will assist creators with the rights enforcement process in accordance with applicable rules.
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I know how Bambu treats security, and I don’t want them having that info in their database. I’m also worried about them sending it to the infringing site, who then could potentially give it to the person who got the takedown. I don’t want to be retaliated on for protecting my own designs.