They will delete the models and not give a chance to fix the word HotWheel

[Rusty35]

@CincinnatiDesigns

Sure. But the point doesnt mean anything in this context. MW is not worried about what Printables is doing and vice versa. Mattel has made a large move remove their trademarks from MW, they have not done such with Printables.

Having these models up shows that MW is not enforcing the IP infringement that they have been notified about. That will lead to much higher penalties and maybe even a lawsuit. They can not claim ignorance anymore.

I wonder if this also has something to do with creators getting paid on MW .

[3dEd]

They took down a couple of my models because I used Hot Wheels in the tag line. There was no mention of Hot Wheels anywhere else. I have a gas station on-line that I chose to use Gasoline on the sign, rather than use a brand name.

[Blaster]

I know a place who obtained some GULF barrels (all new, maybe original maybe just diy)

then they got a 6000€ ticket for illegal advertising. and they had to remove them. 6000€ plus the cost of the barrels and the black paint that followed.

[Cypherous]

Yeah don’t use those in the tags, just mention that its compatible with x toys in the description, because most companies will just search for their product name and then just report everything they find that looks infringing, if you aren’t including their brand in the tags or the title they are less likely to see you

[Bullocks]

@Cypherous

compatible with x toys in the description,

The wording is ultra important and this is the correct way. “This product is compatible with xyz” Do not include logos at all, and limit screenshots/photos of the product in question to only show off the compatibility.

[3dEd]

The irony of this is that those behind the trademark/copyright takedowns are lawyers. Lawyers tend to be notoriously inept at understanding technology. They are doing word searches. Someone can create 3D models that exactly copy IP protected products but as long as they don’t include any words that would come up in a word search, they are good to go.

But then many American companies have been reduced to a collection of trademarks that they slap on generic products coming out of Chinese factories. Even Hoover. It used to be that half the vacuum cleaners in the world were made by Hoover. It was bought by members of the Epstein class, its large manufactory in North Canton, Ohio was closed, all their employees laid off, and now Hoover is just another brand name that gets slapped on products coming out of Chinese factories. In modern America, the name and the wealth it generates is more important that the underlying products.