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Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D Cease and Desist, Copyrights - What do you want to know? (updated!) http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28930&th=5513#msg_28930 <![CDATA[Paramount Pictures's lawyers sent me a cease and desist letter on Friday for a model I uploaded on Thursday night, and told me to take it down. It was a replica white funky cube shaped object from their new movie. I complied. I don't want to sit in a courtroom for the rest of the year. This is an interesting topic for discussion.

 This is the rendering Shapeways produced from the .stl file I uploaded of the CAD model I created which looks similar to the prop used in Paramount's film. I am no longer offering these for sale, and am complying with Paramount's demands.

 ]]> baltimore 2011-06-12T16:25:08-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28931&th=5513#msg_28931 <![CDATA[well they are watching this website very well!
 uploading a file and getting a cease and desist letter the next day!]]> Jettuh 2011-06-12T16:44:45-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28933&th=5513#msg_28933 <![CDATA[very interesting topic

 How did you come by this design? is it a work in progress as a new movie? or is the movie out already?

 Strange... i have a similar model i uploaded on April 15th this year
 (actually its from last year - i re opened my shop on April)

 I wonder if i should send them a cease and desist ?

 ]]> dizingof 2011-06-12T18:30:08-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28934&th=5513#msg_28934 <![CDATA[Their film came out Friday in the states, and their trailer was released several months ago.]]> baltimore 2011-06-12T18:32:16-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28935&th=5513#msg_28935 <![CDATA[title? link?

 very interesting.

 lot's of props are on shapeways... ]]> dizingof 2011-06-12T18:34:50-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28936&th=5513#msg_28936 <![CDATA[@Todd wow. Well, it's interesting to say the least.

 Guys, please be sure to keep me and the rest of the SW team up to date on these sorts of things.

 ]]> ana_xyz 2011-06-12T18:40:18-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28937&th=5513#msg_28937 <![CDATA[june 10th:
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_8_(film)

 i guess this one ]]> Jettuh 2011-06-12T18:41:59-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28938&th=5513#msg_28938 <![CDATA[

ana wrote on Sun, 12 June 2011 18:40

@Todd wow. Well, it's interesting to say the least.

 Guys, please be sure to keep me and the rest of the SW team up to date on these sorts of things.

 Totally will.

 Duann and I skyped about it on Friday]]> baltimore 2011-06-12T18:46:58-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28940&th=5513#msg_28940 <![CDATA[@Todd Yep, and Duann filled me in. I was just moreso reiterating it for everyone in the communty.

 @Jettuh Guess so. Well done.

 ]]> ana_xyz 2011-06-12T18:49:40-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28960&th=5513#msg_28960 <![CDATA[I never even noticed that in the preview. Is it just me or is it different? The glimpse I saw of it, I thought it didn't have the corner cubes. ]]> Youknowwho4eva 2011-06-13T14:09:56-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=28961&th=5513#msg_28961 <![CDATA[some do some don't. I think the hero prop has them broken off.

 ]]> baltimore 2011-06-13T14:10:48-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29187&th=5513#msg_29187 <![CDATA[That sure was quick.

 I was going to see the movie anyway, so I'll have to look out for this... whatever it is.

 Glenn
 ]]> lensman 2011-06-16T18:52:41-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29752&th=5513#msg_29752 <![CDATA[video in action of the single one i ordered before i got the C&D letter.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM2luYXbUd0]]> baltimore 2011-06-27T03:45:25-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29754&th=5513#msg_29754 <![CDATA[OK, that is a great video, thanks for showing us exactly how you got it to vibrate ]]> bitstoatoms 2011-06-27T04:03:37-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29755&th=5513#msg_29755 <![CDATA[front page of boingboing.net

  http://www.boingboing.net/2011/06/27/paramount-sends-copy.ht ml]]> baltimore 2011-06-27T06:11:14-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29764&th=5513#msg_29764 <![CDATA[Wow,
 Impressive speed! This is an interesting subject as shapeways has obviously caught the attention of big franchise. I wonder though how much the opposite is happening? I am unaware if this has been posted on the forum before but Urban Outfitters ripped of an indie designer (not shapeways related) and started selling the design as their own. This designer obviously could not afford to take legal action so instead they blogged about it and the support from the web was so strong that Urban Outfitters stopped selling the design. I feel that copyright and design protection is a little bit of a gray area perhaps, or not fully matured yet regarding digital file 3D printing? I was happy to read about this little win for an indie designer. Read more here.  http://www.ashevillefashions.com/2011/05/boycott-urban-outfi tters-for-ripping-off-indie-designers.html]]> MuseumofSmallThings 2011-06-27T08:16:37-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29787&th=5513#msg_29787 <![CDATA[i also saw this article covering the Urban outfitters -etsy ripoff, and it just goes to prove that there are very few original ideas. it's a tricky debate of who owns what.

 Personally in this case of todd's vibrating cube, I'd want him to post it unless paramount is selling or planning on selling something similar themselves. If it's not available anywhere else the community should have a right to make something available. (i feel similarly about media pirating, if I can get it easily/legally then I'll go for that, if not but it's available by other means then...) But on top of that, I don't think the community has the right to profit off of someone else's proprietary design, it should just be made available for free. that's all just my opinion on an interesting topic.

 ]]> jeff 2011-06-27T18:30:25-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29788&th=5513#msg_29788 <![CDATA[QMx Quantum Mechanix Inc has a license from Paramount to produce the super 8 replicas and they'll be doing that this summer]]> baltimore 2011-06-27T18:33:44-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29804&th=5513#msg_29804 <![CDATA[Well I see you made boingboing  http://www.boingboing.net/2011/06/27/paramount-sends-copy.ht ml]]> tebee 2011-06-27T23:23:29-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29851&th=5513#msg_29851 <![CDATA[Also in spanish :

  http://www.elpais.com/articulo/tecnologia/Paramount/denuncia /caso/pirateria/impresora/3D/elpeputec/20110628elpeputec_5/T es

 Now that i finally get to see what this cube looks like :

 I have to say it realy resembles (Verb: Have qualities or features, esp. those of appearance, in common with (someone or something); look or seem like) my Fractal Cube Pendant model... no?

 ]]> dizingof 2011-06-28T14:22:05-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29852&th=5513#msg_29852 <![CDATA[I have to say the super 8 cube looks more like your Fractal Cube Pendant than the OP's cube.

 So does that mean you are going to send them a cease and desist for the movie?

 Seriously though don't see how they can stop anyone producing anything that looks somehow vaguely like their prop - after a few more movies there will be no more shapes left for the rest of us to use at this rate.]]> tebee 2011-06-28T14:41:35-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29853&th=5513#msg_29853 <![CDATA[I think they're mainly upset since it was on shapeways for sale. Granted I made no sales since I got the email so quickly, but that's what they're most upset about, if I had to guess.

 The cube you just posted maybe was a concept version? The one in the film doesn't look like that at all.]]> baltimore 2011-06-28T14:48:18-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29854&th=5513#msg_29854 <![CDATA[
 its from that spanish link ]]> dizingof 2011-06-28T14:54:35-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29855&th=5513#msg_29855 <![CDATA[So are we all going to have to go and see Super 8 now to find out what the cube really looks like?

 Maybe this was all a cunning ploy by Paramount........ ]]> tebee 2011-06-28T15:00:46-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29856&th=5513#msg_29856 <![CDATA[i really enjoyed the flick. brought me back to the classic films like ET & Goonies.]]> jeff 2011-06-28T15:28:08-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29921&th=5513#msg_29921 <![CDATA[
 more buzz:

  http://torrentfreak.com/paramount-cease-and-desist-targets-3 d-printer-pirate-110628/

 (i get these links from my Google analytics) ]]> dizingof 2011-06-29T20:42:54-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29946&th=5513#msg_29946 <![CDATA[in Germany we heard today about it ...

 Unbelievable!

  http://futurezone.at/digitallife/3835-filmstudio-verbietet-3 d-druck-von-super-8-wuerfel.php

 Greetings from Germany!

 ]]> tempusr91221_1c09c251cf7 2011-06-30T09:31:14-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29949&th=5513#msg_29949 <![CDATA[Yet more.. this time some very interesting quotes about the validity of copyright claim on 3D printed items...

  http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/06/paramount-no -3d-printing-of-our-alien-super-8-cubes.ars

Quote:

even aliens have IP rights

 Also finally a comparison of baltimore's super 8 model and the prop on the movie
 - it doesn't look like mine.. so they are safe from my lawyers for now

 ]]> dizingof 2011-06-30T13:03:26-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29950&th=5513#msg_29950 <![CDATA[And to further muddy the waters there is now a Public Domain licensed version on the thingverse

 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9744

 So now what happens if we all download this and get it printed at Shapeways???

 Are the lawyers coming after all of us?]]> tebee 2011-06-30T13:19:04-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29952&th=5513#msg_29952 <![CDATA[lets see in 24 hours..

 I think they're going to get that Cease and Desist letter

 As for printing a copyright item for your self and only for your self on Shapeways - that's already a known fact - you can.

 Like my World of Warcraft sculptures:
  http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=4647&a mp;start=0&

 ]]> dizingof 2011-06-30T13:30:14-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29953&th=5513#msg_29953 <![CDATA[

tebee wrote on Thu, 30 June 2011 13:19

So now what happens if we all download this and get it printed at Shapeways???

 Are the lawyers coming after all of us?

 Not if it's private and printed only for yourself...

 Now if only I can get my factory in China up and running with this as quick as possible

 Glenn
 ]]> lensman 2011-06-30T13:31:54-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=29954&th=5513#msg_29954 <![CDATA[Well it's a PD design so you can go and download it and take it to your factory in China - not that they would care anyway.

 Of course getting the finished product back into the US might be interesting but you could probably corner the Pacific market.

 But now the STL file is out what's to stop people distributing it further - maybe even put in on the Pirate bay? ]]> tebee 2011-06-30T13:54:43-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30149&th=5513#msg_30149 <![CDATA[Time also, and Hollywood reporter, and dozens more!

  http://techland.time.com/2011/06/30/roll-over-movie-bootlegg ers-its-all-about-3d-prop-printing-now/

  http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hollywoods-next-big -piracy-fight-206859]]> baltimore 2011-07-03T15:03:39-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30150&th=5513#msg_30150 <![CDATA[@ baltimore I saw the movie yesterday .. what can i say ..Spielberg has lost it.

 I conclude that you were a pond in a PR ploy to boost sales of a stupid prop that had barely 5 minutes of total screen exposure..

 I doubt any kid who saw the movie even noticed it.. to realy want one..

 Those lawyers that sent you this Cease and Desist must be laughing their asses off !

 ]]> dizingof 2011-07-03T15:14:39-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30151&th=5513#msg_30151 <![CDATA[It can't be that because if I hadn't submitted the article to boingboing, no one would have picked up the story. I like the theory though!

 Another untrue theory going around on some of the comments I've seen posted is that I don't even exist and that the entire thing of me even making the item was a lie and a ploy to get more interest in the movie =)]]> baltimore 2011-07-03T15:19:43-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30153&th=5513#msg_30153 <![CDATA[You must be real - you're a Stormtrooper !!

 Glenn]]> lensman 2011-07-03T17:06:05-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30533&th=5513#msg_30533 <![CDATA[I guess this is the answer to this thread....

 ]]> Innovo 2011-07-09T19:10:56-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30534&th=5513#msg_30534 <![CDATA[haha well he got my 5 stars.. and a free offer to hollow it out .. its too expensive ]]> dizingof 2011-07-09T19:26:42-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30536&th=5513#msg_30536 <![CDATA[Perhaps he's jealous and wants a letter from Paramount too!

 Glenn
 ]]> lensman 2011-07-09T19:56:56-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30545&th=5513#msg_30545 <![CDATA[Maybe we should all make one - see how many cease and desists we can get them to send out  ]]> tebee 2011-07-09T22:47:43-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30553&th=5513#msg_30553 <![CDATA[

tebee wrote on Sat, 09 July 2011 22:47

Maybe we should all make one - see how many cease and desists we can get them to send out

 Ha, I was thinking that very thing when I saw it!

 Glenn]]> lensman 2011-07-10T12:16:00-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30570&th=5513#msg_30570 <![CDATA[

lensman wrote on Sun, 10 July 2011 12:16

tebee wrote on Sat, 09 July 2011 22:47

Maybe we should all make one - see how many cease and desists we can get them to send out

 Ha, I was thinking that very thing when I saw it!

 Glenn

 I'm up for that too  ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-10T20:59:50-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30573&th=5513#msg_30573 <![CDATA[Well the one on Thingverse is PD licensed so we could all use that - it's hollow, though lumps on it aren't hollowed out - but - it has no hole to the inside, so it would need one of them adding to fit Shapways requirements. ]]> tebee 2011-07-10T21:10:00-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30576&th=5513#msg_30576 <![CDATA[I'm thinking something quite radical that's clearly based on the 'idea' but is not the same

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-10T21:43:28-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30616&th=5513#msg_30616 <![CDATA[The rebellious side of me thinks its funny that you want to "poke the bear", but I have to wonder, what would the effect be for Shapeways, the community, and the whole 3D printing industry if we try and get them as upset as possible?

 More regulation, more quickly? I wonder...

 ]]> ana_xyz 2011-07-11T15:25:44-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30618&th=5513#msg_30618 <![CDATA[What will Shapeways do when they receive their first C&D?]]> baltimore 2011-07-11T15:27:18-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30622&th=5513#msg_30622 <![CDATA[Over history if the little man hadn't stood up to The Man, who knows where we'd be now?

 Just a thought, the cube in the film, is it CGI or a physical model, or maybe a bit of both?

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-11T15:38:16-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30625&th=5513#msg_30625 <![CDATA[

ana wrote on Mon, 11 July 2011 15:25

The rebellious side of me thinks its funny that you want to "poke the bear", but I have to wonder, what would the effect be for Shapeways, the community, and the whole 3D printing industry if we try and get them as upset as possible?

 More regulation, more quickly? I wonder...

 Well you might get a lot more publicity out of it..........

 But, seriously , maybe it is something that does need to be brought out into the open, I for one am not sure what justification for the original C&D they were trying to use.

 3-D objects and 3-D design are in a very gray area of copyright law, it could be having some full and frank discussion about it would be a good thing.

 Tom

 PS. I'm a man who likes poking bears too - though not the real ones !
 ]]> tebee 2011-07-11T15:46:34-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30626&th=5513#msg_30626 <![CDATA[@baltimore Good question. Duann and Robert are sort of our two specialists in that area, and they've given it a lot of thought. I think I need to exercise some healthy discretion in my answer though.

 @stop4stuff you've got a point. There isn't a clear cut answer on this one.

 It's so fun to be able to work with the community leading the way in making the world consider these question. Just sayin'.

 ]]> ana_xyz 2011-07-11T15:47:09-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30824&th=5513#msg_30824 <![CDATA[Just a tip for Duann and Robert, something similar to this is what you see in the world of garage kits. These are mostly doll sized vinyl models of usually well known movie characters. I'd expect them to see C&D letters from times to times too.

 Also, an US friend of mine is a lawyer and if I remember right he has been involved with cases that were on the copyright issues of certain miniatures. If you want to get in touch with him, mail me and I'll check if he thinks he has info on this.

 Perhaps it's an idea if somebody from Shapeways legal department can explain a bit about copyrights, trademarks and patents. I know from experience in the field of miniatures that there is often a lot of misunderstandings on how this works. I know a little more about it (had to find it all out to inform members of my sculpting forum) but am no legal expert.]]> minimaker 2011-07-13T22:42:27-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=30826&th=5513#msg_30826 <![CDATA[
 One thing we can all agree on... better a cease and desist than a subpoena..

 ]]> dizingof 2011-07-13T22:50:17-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31488&th=5513#msg_31488 <![CDATA[Looks like Marvel's lawyers are crawling on Shapeways now.

 At least one other member besides myself had their models set to private by shapeways so that shapeways could comply to a take down request from Marvel. I received an email today from Shapeways telling me that some of my models were removed. This is the message that Shapeways received:

 Re: NOTICE AND TAKE DOWN – http://www.shapeways.com/

 Dear Shapeways Legal Support:

 Marvel Entertainment, LLC ("Marvel") is a character-based entertainment company with a proprietary library of over 8,000 characters. Marvel owns or controls the copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights in and to the following publications and characters featured in such publications: Captain America, Hydra, Iron Man, and Spider-Man, among others.

 It has come to our attention that merchants on your site are advertising, soliciting, and selling unauthorized merchandise themed after Marvel's properties. Please see the following links:

 [model link removed]
 [model link removed]
 [model link removed]
 [model link removed]
 [model link removed]
 [model link removed]

 Please direct all correspondence to:

 Gregory Pan, Legal Affairs
 Marvel Entertainment, LLC
 135 W. 50th Street, 7th Floor
 New York, NY 10020
 Phone: (212) 576-4000 ext. 8619
 Fax: (212) 572-576-8569
 firstname.lastname@example.com

 I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted material described above on the allegedly infringing web pages and the linked pages on these pages is not authorized by Marvel, its agent or the law.

 I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

 Please act expeditiously to remove the material identified and contact me at (212) 576-4000 ext. 8619, or email@example.com if you have any questions. Marvel reserves the right to take all available remedies available at law and in equity to protect its interests, and nothing in this letter shall be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any rights or remedies available to it.

 Sincerely,

 Gregory Pan
 ]]> baltimore 2011-07-25T18:25:52-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31489&th=5513#msg_31489 <![CDATA[In my opinion , it looks like laywers have found a new preying field to fuel their greed!

 Make the model public, but 'not for sale'... shows you got 'teh skillz' without jumping on bunions.

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-25T18:36:28-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31496&th=5513#msg_31496 <![CDATA[I think that the publicity with the cube may have gotten shapeways to attract attention of legal depertments. Out of interest, what were these models?

 By the way, putting them up as "not for sale" is not a a foolproof way to keep you from being bothered by copyright owners. The right to create derivative are is also protected.
 http://www.bitlaw.com/copyright/scope.html#derivative

 Though I'd guess that in a court of law there us a chance it would be considered to be a case of fair use. Damn thing about that is that there is no set rule and it has to be decided by the court.]]> minimaker 2011-07-25T23:00:32-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31497&th=5513#msg_31497 <![CDATA[more information: www.ttbcad.com

 renderings of the models are there]]> baltimore 2011-07-25T23:03:54-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31498&th=5513#msg_31498 <![CDATA[Thanks for the link]]> minimaker 2011-07-25T23:06:30-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31499&th=5513#msg_31499 <![CDATA[

minimaker wrote on Mon, 25 July 2011 23:00

I think that the publicity with the cube may have gotten shapeways to attract attention of legal depertments. Out of interest, what were these models?

 By the way, putting them up as "not for sale" is not a a foolproof way to keep you from being bothered by copyright owners. The right to create derivative are is also protected.
 http://www.bitlaw.com/copyright/scope.html#derivative

 Though I'd guess that in a court of law there us a chance it would be considered to be a case of fair use. Damn thing about that is that there is no set rule and it has to be decided by the court.

 The thing is though... is this 'Super 8' energy cube a CG object or a real object? There's a bit of a difference of classification between the two.

 Putting a model 'not for sale' but public (on Shapeways) means that the model can only be bought by the designer/member and falls within 'fair use' (for personal use only), whereas if made private, the model can be bought by anyone who has the right link as the model is available in at least one material

 Tis very grey times we are in ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-25T23:13:42-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31502&th=5513#msg_31502 <![CDATA[- The thing is though... is this 'Super 8' energy cube a CG object or a real object? There's a bit of a difference of classification between the two.

 For copyright it doesn't matter. The CG and touchable versions of the 'Super 8 energy cube' are derivative works. The CG and touchable versions used in the movie are probably derivative as well as I suspect the original design was a drawing from the design artist.  Anyway, creation of derivative work is exclusive to the copyright owner (and whoever gets permission to do so) and that is most likely the movie company.

 - Putting a model 'not for sale' but public (on Shapeways) means that the model can only be bought by the designer/member and falls within 'fair use' (for personal use only),

 Strictly speaking this would only be the case of there are no pictures. Pictures would be derivative work again. In practice the chances of copyright owner going after you may be smaller. But it's not foolproof. Fair use is not a set rule but more like a set of guidelines for a legal court. In case of conflict they are the only authority that can decide on this. Here is the extract from the US copyright law (notice the use of the words "In determining"):

 ------------------
 § 107. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use

 Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include —

 (1) the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;

 (2) the nature of the copyrighted work;

 (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and

 (4) the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

 The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors.
 ------------------

 This was taken from http://www.copyright.gov/title17/ You can find the whole US copyright law there if you want to see it.

 So making use "fair use" is more along the lines of "this is likely to be seen as fair use so I feel safe enough using it". As is the case with me quoting the text above.

 Note, you may notice that "personal use" is not specifically listed with the purposes. But the situation is a tad more favorable for the person claiming fair use if you look at the four factors.

 I hope this makes it clearer what I meant to say in my previous message.

 By the way, I'm not a copyright expert. I just know a little more about it since I'm a moderator of a sculpting group and I had to study it so I could explain it to the members. There are a lot of misunderstandings on the subject. Law experts: feel free to add and correct. And if you have time, I think a thread explaining about the function and working of copyright law would be useful on this site.

 Bye,
 Ming-Hua (who really needs to go to sleep now - cya)]]> minimaker 2011-07-26T00:36:29-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31505&th=5513#msg_31505 <![CDATA[Would it be worth shapeways having a copyright lawyer on staff that could advise users if a model infringes coypright laws?
 Obviously it would be impractical and expensive to check every model, but if a user has created an item and has concerns that it could potentially infringe then they could submit it to be checked (obviously for a small fee).
 I believe that some of these large corporate entities would love nothing more than to remove our capacity to self manufacture. So we have an obligation, to shapeways and each other, to avoid producing material that would give these companies a justifiable reason to persue legal action. I mean, at the end of the day, copyright laws are there to protect the earning capacity of people who have invested time and money on producing something. With that said, I think a bit of maturity needs to be exercised on behalf of the copyright holders. Sometimes giving users the capacity to modify and use your copyrighted material can be highly advantageous. Take the Xbox Kinect for example, since releasing the source code the Kinect has found all sorts of appllications increasing the products market.
 Don't get me wrong, I'm all for sticking it to the man, but the man has a bad habit of sticking it back with interest.]]> CadMonkey 2011-07-26T01:18:18-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31536&th=5513#msg_31536 <![CDATA[Hey all,

 Just wanted to say you need to take a look at the Shapeways terms of service and content policy

 http://www.shapeways.com/legal/content_policy

 We must abide by these laws or we risk losing safe harbor and the Shapeways site.

 We really appreciate your discussions surrounding the issue so please keep sharing your opinions and any relevant information you may have.]]> duann 2011-07-26T04:32:20-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31554&th=5513#msg_31554 <![CDATA[The way I see it is that it's the responsibility of a designer to make sure that there copyright is respected (both his own and others').

 What I see here is similar to what I saw with miniatures sculptors. Professionals are usually aware of how copyright works but this is not always the case for starters and hobbyists. And many fall for misunderstandings (google copyright + myths) and mix it up with trademark and patent laws. That's why I think it would be good if a basic explanation on copyrights with examples would exist on this site. An example is what you see on the GW site (a very IP protective company with an active legal department):

  http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?aId=39 00002 - check section 4.

 Interesting is their use of the word intellectual property. This avoids having to set whether it's trademark or copyright they are talking about. Anyway, what you find in the article is a list of examples. A few things from the list:

 - they have heavily restricted the use of the name of their game, including the use for clubs and fanzines. Fonts are also protected.
 - conversion of miniatures is allowed though the statement "Please do not combine our intellectual properties with IP owned by any third parties." is a bit of a puzzler.
 - pictures of their figures: only allowed with reference to the IP.
 - educational use: not officially allowed. Only through fair use which again only applies to copyright.
 - "reproduction for personal use is NOT an automatic exclusion in respect of copyright protection in many territories worldwide"
 - Cardboard reproductions: not allowed.
 - Painting services: only if it's generic and not only directed to GW figures.
 - Model conversion kits: not allowed by GW.

 By the way, that page is by GW, so it's the way they see it. Lawsuits by them have been fought as C&D's have been pulled back. Some before going to court.

 Some links to an interesting case on model conversions:
 http://www.mi40k.com/?p=1908
  http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?t=13751
  http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?t=13130

 Bye,
 Ming-Hua]]> minimaker 2011-07-26T09:06:26-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31557&th=5513#msg_31557 <![CDATA[Hey Ming-Hua

 I will look into seeing whether we can show some examples but it is broad and complex across different territories.

 Thanks for your suggestion.]]> duann 2011-07-26T11:15:48-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31558&th=5513#msg_31558 <![CDATA[Its also worth looking into whether a 3D printed object is classified as artistic works (like a sculpture) which a copy can be made for private use under fair use, or as a design and covered by design rights.

 UK Copyright - Fair Use
 UK Design Rights
 USA Design Patent FAQ

 I haven't a clue how the (or even what) European Community Laws apply to EU member states though.

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-26T11:27:46-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31560&th=5513#msg_31560 <![CDATA[Of course 3D objects are classified as 'works' for the purposes of copyright. there essencial word is copy and it doesn't matter what materials or processes are use to make the copy. A Mickey Mouse made of marzipan would still infringe Disney's copyright.

 However ideas cannot be copyrighted So in this case, the idea that an object can be designed by the accretion of cubic shapes is not particularly original -- it is for instance they way rock salt crystals form. There must be millions of permutations of cubes that could be made to produce something that looks vaguely like that used in the film, perhaps someone should produce some drawing of similar structures and ask the lawyers concerned which they consider infringe their copyright. I'm sure a script could easily be written that could produce, say 10000 variations within a reasonable time.

 The real problem here, though, is that the OP has admitted that he based his model on a prop from this film. So he really should expect the owners of the film rights to act in any other way than they have.]]> BillBedford 2011-07-26T12:23:37-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31566&th=5513#msg_31566 <![CDATA[

BillBedford wrote on Tue, 26 July 2011 12:23

Of course 3D objects are classified as 'works' for the purposes of copyright. there essencial word is copy and it doesn't matter what materials or processes are use to make the copy. A Mickey Mouse made of marzipan would still infringe Disney's copyright.

 Not necessarily, for example my forum image is a photo one of my designs, purposely designed for the stainless steel materials only. The photo has copyright protection, the design (in the UK) has Unregistered Design Rights protection. i.e. it is the look and material the 3D model is made from that classifies it as a design and I've not taken the steps to register it.

 If I made a 2D representaion of Mickey Mouse out of marzipan to decorate my son's birthday cake, I might be breaching USA copyright law, but what about the UK? Would it come under fair use for private study?

 How about if I made a 3D representation of Mickey out of marzipan, would that infringe Disney's Design Patent if the item was for personal consumption?

 But as Duann said a few posts back

duann wrote on Tue, 26 July 2011 04:32

...We really appreciate your discussions surrounding the issue so please keep sharing your opinions and any relevant information you may have.

 Also, if you are in the USA, ideas (i.e. methods) can be patented (even if they're pie-in-the-sky OU nonsense, daft as it seems).

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-26T14:43:51-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31567&th=5513#msg_31567 <![CDATA[I would think the Marvel items would be considered "Fan Art" which used to be seen as flattery, now it's seen as infringement. One option I haven't seen mentioned (I haven't read everything) is to call it a satire piece. That's how you get Family Guy Star Wars episodes and Mike Tyson tattoo's and all that fun stuff.]]> Youknowwho4eva 2011-07-26T14:53:04-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31585&th=5513#msg_31585 <![CDATA[- Not necessarily, .... i.e. it is the look and material the 3D model is made from that classifies it as a design and I've not taken the steps to register it.

 You don't need to register it. Though in some cases it makes it easier to prove it's your design. You own the copyright the moment that is has been "fixed in any tangible medium of expression". In this case the photo. The subject on the pictures, if it was designed by you is copyrighted and so is the picture itself which you made of it.

 - I might be breaching USA copyright law, but what about the UK? Would it come under fair use for private study?

 Both countries have signed the Berne convention treaty. I don't know in detail how that works internationally but I believe it means they have to respect the copyright as it is in the country of origin. Also, if you can convince the judge/jury that what you are doing is for private study it can be fair use (though UK may be using fair dealing, not sure).

 - How about if I made a 3D representation of Mickey out of marzipan, would that infringe Disney's Design Patent if the item was for personal consumption?

 I think patent would be the only one you would not be infringing upon. Patent is more along the lines of inventions. As you say "ideas". But in theory, you would be breaching the copyright law. Personal use is not an argument for fair use. It would also be a breach of trademark since Disney trademarked Mickey Mouse.

 @youuknowwho4eva: you are right. The Marvel items can be seen as fan art but since this is derivative art creating it still falls under the copyright of Marvel. And it's up to them whether they will go after it. Have a look on the GW page I linked before. They go pretty far to keep people from making GW fan art.

 - Satire, good question. I had a quick look and found this article. There seems to be some discussion about this and the difference between satire and parody. http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100625/1311489962.shtml
 Can't say much about this without studying this a bit more. Can somebody tell us more?

 Bye,
 Ming-Hua]]> minimaker 2011-07-26T18:57:33-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31600&th=5513#msg_31600 <![CDATA[Yes the UK uses fair dealing, including private use for study. USA has Design Patents for designs in the same respect that the UK has Design Rights. USA Utility Patents are for inventions, in a similar respect to the UK patent for a working prototype of an invention.

 All linked to in one of my earlier posts, to save confusion over meanings.

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-26T20:44:12-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31636&th=5513#msg_31636 <![CDATA[Really interesting debate...if not a bit head hammering :/
 Makes me wonder whats going to happen to copyright laws when 3d printers and scanners/replicators become household items? This could bring down entire economic structures!

 In the meantime, I would really like to print a hard-to-find boot badge for my 69 Datsun. Given the company doesn't exist anymore, and the car hasn't been sold for 40 years...can I do this? Would SW?

 BTW I have noticed a fair bit of stuff for sale on here that could be classed as breach of copyright...for instance what laws would surround the making and marketing of products specifically for the iPad/Phone/Pod?

 ]]> Tigermoth 2011-07-27T07:04:09-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31639&th=5513#msg_31639 <![CDATA[I don't think that printers becoming household items would change the basic situation for copyrights. It will just increase the number of occurrences and make it less controllable. But it's not different than making a drawing of a known superhero. Unless you do it to sell the items of course.

 One thing to consider though is the 3D file. Not everybody can 3D model, so for home printing to become popular there should be libraries online with 3D models (like you see for 3D graphical programs right now). The copyright owner can go after the site that published it and the person who put the file there (similar to what you see in this thread). One difference with the music industry is that these sites will likely be mostly original items (of which the copyright is owned by the uploader). So it will be harder for them to go after a whole site like music and IP companies are doing right now.

 As to the Datsun boot badge, I expect it will be Nissan who owns the copyright. Possibly the trademark too if it was maintained. So, strictly speaking you would have to ask them for permission.

 By the way, your question makes me think of this case:
  http://www.jenkins.eu/mym-spring-2010/german-courts-toy-with -law-in-opel-model-decision.asp
  http://jiplp.blogspot.com/2010/03/bundesgerichtshof-decides- in-opelautec.html

 Interesting is to see the difference in tone between the two reports. The first one is surprised by the outcome while the second is not.  This also shows one of the difficulties of copyrights and trademarks. Outcomes can depend on local culture and specific parties involved.

 If it comes to model kits, Lockheed and Boeing lawyers have also gone after model kit producers to get royalties on models of their planes. I've forgotten what the final conclusion was.

 As to aftermarket product like for the i-pod, I've been wondering about that as well. I'm not sure where those stand if it comes to copyright. GW forbids it, but I'm not sure of the actual rules about this. Anyone?

 @stop4stuff: thanks for the links. I missed that post. Hehe, one thing I like about what's in there:

 Accessibility for someone with a visual impairment

 It is considered fair dealing to make an accessible copy of a work for someone with an visual impairment if a suitable accessible version is not already available.

 Nice ]]> minimaker 2011-07-27T08:52:34-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31640&th=5513#msg_31640 <![CDATA[

minimaker wrote on Wed, 27 July 2011 08:52

As to aftermarket product like for the i-pod, I've been wondering about that as well. I'm not sure where those stand if it comes to copyright. GW forbids it, but I'm not sure of the actual rules about this. Anyone?

 Knowing the alacrity which Apple attacks any perceived threat to their IP, I think there would already have been a flurry of law suits if Apple were at all able to sue people in the after sales market.]]> BillBedford 2011-07-27T09:11:19-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31641&th=5513#msg_31641 <![CDATA[Here's a link to the full UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

 Somewhen, quite a while ago, I remembered reading about fair use for the re-creation of car parts... something along the lines of they can be manufactured & sold after so many years out of production... I can't remember how I got to this information and can't find it now... but I did come across an interesting pdf comparing the USA & UK Design Law relating to the design of cars

 re i-Pod add-ons - I'd be sure that if the product title doesn't imply that the item is a 'official' product, then it is OK.
 e.g. Apple i-Pod cover = wrong, but Cover for Apple i-Pod = OK (which it is see link below)

 <s>I expect Apple have a useage policy</s> See Section 2. Guidelines for Using Apple Trademarks and Copyrights

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-27T09:25:07-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31644&th=5513#msg_31644 <![CDATA[The relevant case in British law is  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Leyland_Motor_Corp._v._ Armstrong_Patents_Co.

 It was in part in response to this case that the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 was introduced.

 One important provision of the design rights that it introduced was that it excluded parts of the design that were necessary for it's function or to connect to other parts.

 Most other countries have some sort of "repair clause" that does something similar and the EU is proposing to harmonise these under the EU Community Design Regulation (CDR).

 Problem is if you spend the time to try and understand all this legislation you won't have any time left to design anything ! Add that to the fact that Shapeways is a global market and every country has it's own rules. Do we take down everything that might be illegal somewhere in the world? ]]> tebee 2011-07-27T10:20:41-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31645&th=5513#msg_31645 <![CDATA[Interesting snippet in this case - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14287864

 "That court has now also ruled that the 3D works should not be considered sculptures, which means their copyright protection is 15 years from the date they were marketed"

 Not sure if this is all 3D works or just the ones referenced in the case.

 Tom

 ]]> tebee 2011-07-27T10:57:27-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31646&th=5513#msg_31646 <![CDATA[Oooh, nice find!

Quote:

tebee
 Interesting snippet in this case - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14287864

 "That court has now also ruled that the 3D works should not be considered sculptures, which means their copyright protection is 15 years from the date they were marketed"

 Not sure if this is all 3D works or just the ones referenced in the case

.]]> webmaster_duann 2011-07-27T12:18:32-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31649&th=5513#msg_31649 <![CDATA[Maybe is copyright lasted only 15 or 20 years some people would have to come up with more than one idea in a lifetime..............]]> BillBedford 2011-07-27T13:01:26-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31660&th=5513#msg_31660 <![CDATA[This just in.
 UK laws are more flexible on movie props.

 here

 Personally, I tend to side with Lucas on this though.
 However, generally, I'm for Sharing (even more than fair-share) and not too many laws in the way of creativity and expression (even if it's expression of being a fan or just expressing replica skills)

 Here's an interesting twist: say I'm a replica artist - that is my skill is not 'inventing creativity' but creatively applying my skills to reverse engineer or replicate objects. Should I not be able to express my skills, and sell the right to people to own my objects and appreciate my skills up close? Also, my skills for the said process (3d printing).

  http://www.pddnet.com/news-lucas-loses-stormtrooper-helmet-b attle-072711/?et_cid=1864144&et_rid=45582329&linkid= http%3a%2f%2fwww.pddnet.com%2fnews-lucas-loses-stormtrooper- helmet-battle-072711%2f]]> artur83 2011-07-27T17:13:49-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31661&th=5513#msg_31661 <![CDATA[Copyright lasts the lifetime of the owner (rightly so) and some more so that the artist (and heirs) can benefit from the artist's imaginative endeavours... I mean, who would feel right ripping off one of Freddy Mercury's songs before he died, let alone after!

 @Teebee that BBC News article, I think, shows the divide between understanding of copyright, design rights and patent. To me it looks like Mr. Ainsworth knew exactly what he was doing... UK act passed in 1988, giving him a 15 year wait 'til he could produce the replicas, which (as I understand) he started doing in 2003, and now he has rightfullly (under UK law) succeeded in his claims of the suit as a design (15 year original owner rights)... on top of comply with UK law to-the-letter, it also looks like he managed to find a loop-hole in US law by having no interests in the USA (which lead the case to be heard in the UK)...  that geezer!

 I suppose Lucas will file the design under US design patents now and sue him retropectively in a year or so

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-27T17:15:22-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31664&th=5513#msg_31664 <![CDATA[Yep, the Lucas thing was mentioned a few posts back.

 Your twist can be done... if you are employed a an educator and reproducing stuff for educational purposes for students to learn from... but not as a creator of fakes-for-sale, although you might get away with using the fakes for private study (think market research for your upcoming business as a modeller)... for UK law, check out the links previously in this thread.

 ]]> stop4stuff 2011-07-27T18:28:39-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=31676&th=5513#msg_31676 <![CDATA["Not sure if this is all 3D works or just the ones referenced in the case."

 From the way it's written in the article I would say only these specific 3 dimensional objects. Not 3D works in general (whether digital or touchable). Problem would otherwise be the question what a 3D works is and a clear distinction between when it's sculpture or not.]]> minimaker 2011-07-27T23:13:13-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52290&th=5513#msg_52290 <![CDATA[Wow, lots and lots to read and trying to piece it together. I'm sorry, I'm just catching up and I'd like to ask the question to get a simple answer, if you guys don't mind.

 I intended to open a Shapeways shop to sell my prop replicas as 3D printed kits to build. So, yes, it was from licensed stuff : Doom, Tron, Bioshock and such.
 But, on the opposite, it was complete re-designs of those replicas : The Tron Lightcycle, for instance, has a pilot within ( something never done before ), and I did not copy any existing toys already made.
 I just want to do the replicas that have never been made before, the ones I would love to have the chance to buy.

 So question is : Even if everything else is different, will the fact that it has the appearance of something that is owned by majors get me or Shapeways a C&D letter, or worse ?

 If yes, then copyright laws are just choking creativity...

 Thanks by advance for your replies.]]> Davlin 2012-08-05T10:54:34-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52298&th=5513#msg_52298 <![CDATA[I don't know how copyright laws can be choking creativity when something you want to (re)create is based upon something you know already exsists in name. However I do know that the safest course of action is to create whatever you're creating, get a print, take some photos and ask the IP rights owners for permission to jump on their bandwagon*

 *bandwagon = a name or product that a company has spent millions on to get the name where it is today.
 ]]> stop4stuff 2012-08-05T16:56:49-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52300&th=5513#msg_52300 <![CDATA[The problem with that is in trying to get through to the appropriate person in that large corporation. And when you do it is just too easy for them to say "No", rather than giving it any serious thought.

 I have been on the receiving end of a "cease and desist' and it ain't much fun! In my case I was approached by someone who showed me two very rough images from a movie that showed a decorative item she liked. She wondered if it would be possible to recreate it. I did. Started selling and for a while it was my most popular item in my shop. Then I heard from a company that was selling these same items. So closely did my model resemble theirs that they claimed I had bought one and 3D scanned it! Was going to fight it for a while but then gave up...

 One of the key things to keep in mind is this: If you make a "Tron" model that is just slightly different to the movie version, and you advertise and sell it as a Tron model then you will indeed be looking for trouble.

 Glenn
 ]]> lensman 2012-08-05T17:25:02-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52301&th=5513#msg_52301 <![CDATA[Glenn, I've been on the receiving end of a 'claim' that involved a domain name, upshot was that I won as I could prove that the domain name was registered long before the company or trademarks were registered. (yep that took some homework to get there, but I stood my ground and had evidence to back it up)

 The safest course of action for all things that may be thought of as someone else's design, copyright, patent* is to simply ask**, "What is your policy regarding the useage of 3D printed models resembling your design and what is the useage policy regarding the name attached to your design?" That exact same question stumped kNex so your mileage may vary with other IP rights owners in getting the rights to reproduce an iconic film model or use that 'household' name for your models.

 *don't forget these terms have different legal meanings in different territories.

 **It never hurts to ask

 ]]> stop4stuff 2012-08-05T17:43:07-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52314&th=5513#msg_52314 <![CDATA[Thank you for your replies.

 When you try to get in contact with Disney or another huge company like this one, you better be able to pocket out the big bucks because they are gonna charge you for using their franchise ( and that's normal ). So you better be a company already, able to sell a lot of stuff in stores.
 When you are a nobody, like I am, the big company doesn't even want to be concerned with you. The numbers are way too low... But we are in sort of a grey area here : It's too low to produce a line of replica/toy, but they still won't allow a few sets to be sell. I mean, fifty lightcycle kits sold is a great deal for me, for Disney it's laughable.
 So, nothing happen, nothing is produced.
 And if someone still try, he end up on court. Awesome.

 As for creatitvity, yes, I'm using someone else's design. BUT everything else is different : The approach on how to do it, the way to do it, the tricks you're using, the new ideas... and trying to do something better, something that has never been done before.
 It's just an engineer's creativity rather than an artist's, but it's still the same brainjuice and efforts that are used here.

 Sorry, I have better things to do instead of spending a lot of time trying to go throught all the barrages of " the big company ", to end up getting a " No, f**k off, you ant."

 So it's a deadend... what a waste.

 Again, thank you for your replies. ]]> Davlin 2012-08-06T08:26:45-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52323&th=5513#msg_52323 <![CDATA[Why all the negativity?

 If your idea is 'the next big thing', go ahead, design it, get it printed, make the model page here on Shapeways for public viewing only (this way you have a published design generally recognised as having unregistered rights), then approach the IP owners with your idea/design. If they say no and go ahead with it anyway on their own, if nothing else, you'll have bragging rights  and, you never know you, may be surprised when they offer you a job with their design department

 Or just take that creativity in another direction for something that is totally your own and launch the product via a crowd source funding program like Kickstarter.

 ]]> stop4stuff 2012-08-06T13:57:40-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52553&th=5513#msg_52553 <![CDATA[Davlin: be careful how you brandish "creativity". Paramount obviously don't think you are being creative.

 Paramount have the handicap if you press the situation, of proving their case. Copyright is only as good as the first legal challenge.]]> Phxman 2012-08-13T19:24:38-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52571&th=5513#msg_52571 <![CDATA[@ stop4stuff : I wrote a long reply to you, and then deleted it ( I'm sure you have better things to do than reading a novel ). In short, I'm not a genious and I do not create " the next big thing ". Just trying to do a good job.
 Also, I'd say being in France cuts you out of certain opportunities, like Kickstarter for instance. Of course, there are other websites like Kickstarter but they do not have the same amount of backers, far from it.

 @ Phxman : You are totally right, and I don't see myself in a legal battle against a major. This is why I end up doing nothing, unfortunately. End of line...

 Thanks, both of you, for your replies.]]> Davlin 2012-08-14T09:34:15-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52582&th=5513#msg_52582 <![CDATA[Davlin, as far as I can see there is nothing stopping anyone in France from starting up a Kickstarter campaign - I'm in the UK and looked at them before when they were limited to the USA only, but their T&C's have changed since then. If you find different please post a link. And my spelling might be carp, but I enjoy reading, it gives my brain something to do in between dreaming up solutions to design ideas - I might snap now and then but I don't bite.

 Paul

 ]]> stop4stuff 2012-08-14T17:38:59-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52583&th=5513#msg_52583 <![CDATA[I'm afraid they are still very much US only...

 Be a US resident and at least 18 years of age with a social security number (or EIN), a US bank account, US address, US state-issued ID (driver's license), and major US credit or debit card.

 http://www.kickstarter.com/start
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 Glenn

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 As a refresher, here is the official Shapeways stance on content and copyrights:

 http://www.shapeways.com/legal/content_policy

 Like it was said in the earlier discussion, it's a tricky field we're entering with 3D printed objects, so please let us know if/when you get a Cease and Desist letter.

 Thanks!
 Natalia]]> natalia 2012-08-14T19:05:27-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52585&th=5513#msg_52585 <![CDATA[That's like, Whoa! It used to be in their 'Terms of Use' but not any more!]]> stop4stuff 2012-08-14T19:10:56-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52594&th=5513#msg_52594 <![CDATA[

lensman wrote on Tue, 14 August 2012 18:44

I'm afraid they are still very much US only...

 You might contact the people behind this project out of Vienna, Austria and ask them how a European based project can work around Kickstarter's terms. They may be slow to reply, however, as their project just met its funding goal mere hours before it was scheduled to close. I'm sure they're busy celebrating right now.]]> radwolf76 2012-08-14T21:20:44-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52599&th=5513#msg_52599 <![CDATA[Yeah, weird, I can only assume they have one (or more) person on the team that fits their US-centric view of the world.

 Glenn]]> lensman 2012-08-15T00:24:24-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=52601&th=5513#msg_52601 <![CDATA[Isn't the limitation Amazon Payments'?

 Edit: Amazon has something in Europe, covering UK, Germany and Luxembourg. Thus KS should reach more countries soon. So far it seems people just set up a company in USA (mentioned in that article), or team up with an USA company (some miniature/games projects).

 But more important, some other crowdfunding sites have no such conditions or with some luck are limited to the country where you are... so the point would be how much really matters to be KS based? Or the important part is the promotion in other places where you are going to get supporters (for example a game project in game blogs, forums, etc) and they will work anyways if based in Indiegogo, Ulule, Startnext...? It is a similar thing than SW, if you think about it.]]> stannum 2012-08-15T02:43:04-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54908&th=5513#msg_54908 <![CDATA[Hi, Shapeways, in your Terms and Conditions, you mentioned that
 " You, as a designer, retain all your intellectual property rights in your 3D design, including without limitation any and derivative works like 3D renders. "
 My question is:
 Do we, the designers, get any evidence of our IP rights ? Such as " model last updated on (date) " or any other evidence ? Which we can present out if someone claims about copyright.]]> PlainOrb 2012-10-05T02:25:36-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54910&th=5513#msg_54910 <![CDATA[The statements below are my own opinion.. I am NOT an employee of Shapeways. If their legal council wishes to edit this, I encourage them to do so.

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 The straight up answer is NO. You are not provided with "evidence of your IP".
 Shapeways is not the keeper/executor of your intellectual property and the rights thereof. You must arrange for your own backups and documentation.
 The language above "you retain..." is really more of a statement that Shapeways will not claim the work as their own.
 The statement above does not indemnify you from liability if you copy someone else's work, nor does it position Shapeways as a "registrar" of your IP either.

 I have a file in my shop:
 http://shpws.me/5eUm
 It and every other model has a File Status like this:
 cube.stl - Originally uploaded on 8 Mar 2012
 But.. what this does NOT tell you is what the content or "shape" of the file was on that date.
 At any time in the future I can replace that file with a ripoff of something you design, and then I can claim "prior art" based upon the file date above.
 Note: I would never DO this.. I purely have that model in place to prove my point for THIS discussion.

 Shapeways is not in the business of protecting your IP at this level.
 You must arrange to secure your IP independent of Shapeways.
 This is not something they need to (or necessarily CAN) fix or even address...
 If you feel the need to protect your IP, you should retain independent legal council.]]> stonysmith 2012-10-05T03:15:15-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54914&th=5513#msg_54914 <![CDATA[I understand the status of Shapeways in the business. I'm not asking if shapeways could do as a register. Maybe Shapeways can consider recording and showing " Last Updated " instead of " Originally Uploaded " ? This can act as something like additional evidence.  ]]> PlainOrb 2012-10-05T04:14:41-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54915&th=5513#msg_54915 <![CDATA[Proof of publication is not easy with the Shapeways set-up.

 An easy way is to print a hard copy of your files, and then post them with a seal
 Certified Mail to yourself. Keep the unopened  envelopes somewhere safe.

 Some Post Offices will put their Counter Date Seal directly on a hard copy., or maybe
 a Notary will log your signature to the document.

 If you belong to a recognized Society for your work, they may have schemes to track and
 record your published output on file..]]> Phxman 2012-10-05T05:22:04-00:00 Re: Cease and Desist http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=54919&th=5513#msg_54919 <![CDATA[

7Plain wrote on Fri, 05 October 2012 04:14

I understand the status of Shapeways in the business. I'm not asking if shapeways could do as a register. Maybe Shapeways can consider recording and showing " Last Updated " instead of " Originally Uploaded " ? This can act as something like additional evidence.

 Shapeways send you an email every time you upload a file. Not only that but every file on your computer has it's own creation date.
 Most modern graphics software gives you the opportunity to fill in metadata for each your files. This is attached to each copy of the file and can be used for copyright notices in the same way that EXIF data is used for raster images.
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Oh okay, then I would find the authors of each piece, and ask them for permission to sell it as a poster. I wasn't making an accusation, I was just asking. The gold look to it, is repeatable without using textures in Photoshop. I've done it a few times.
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We have a problem with our 2-3 year old Rheem furnace in that it will quit working and we can't get it restarted. It is a gas furnace with an electronic ignition. We have had the company that installed it "fix" it everytime it's gone out, and everytime they said it was this, or it was that, etc. The last time they "fixed" it they replaced the computer board. Well now that it's getting cold again the furnace won't start so we called a different furnace/plumbing company because the other place doesn't seem to know what they're doing, since the furnace still does not work properly. According to the new furnace guy, the problem is that there is a switch (inside a black box!) which has not been adjusted for altitude. Either that, he said, or it was faulty to begin with. He said he could not fix it, that he would have to replace it with a new one, and the work and unit and all would be almost $400. Is this "altitude adjustment" explanation legitimate?
I forgot to say that I live at an elevation of one mile high. I don't know if the installers were "Rheem" certified but I do now that the city inspector inspected their work and deemed it okay. I do have the Rheem installation and service guide. I would like to find a certified Rheem furnace repair person, but Rheem doesn't even have a website. There is a www.rheem.com website, but they don't list furnaces on there. Who can I contact?
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1 1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14 1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)
Yield: 6 servings
Total Recipe Time: 35 minutes
Cook's Tip
For a richer-flavored sauce, remove skillet from stovetop and add 1/4 cup Irish whiskey to skillet. Return skillet to heat; add the beef broth mixture. Cook and stir about 1 to 2 minutes or until any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved.
Nutrition information per serving, using beef chuck blade steak: 402 calories; 27 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 18 g fat; 490 mg sodium; 58 mg cholesterol; 5.8 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.0 mcg vitamin B12; 3.5 mg iron; 8.2 mg zinc
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and zinc; and a good source of iron.
Nutrition information per serving, using beef top sirloin: 395 calories; 31 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 16 g fat; 488 mg sodium; 82 mg cholesterol; 6.2 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 4.0 mg iron; 6.2 mg zinc
Recipe courtesy of © Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association.


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Turkey fears American military action more than Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Regions / Turkey
In the aftermath of the Gaza flotilla in May, a powerful new alliance may be emerging in the Middle East.
The weakening of the U.S.-Israel relationship will remap the Middle East but also likely usher in a new Pax Americana in the region.
A new world order is emerging from the wreckage of Afghanistan and Iraq, and Turkey will be a major player in it.
How Turkey is chasing China to become the next big thing.
There's plenty to criticize in Turkey's conduct. But is it really an evil puppet master?
If the U.S. thinks the Russians are going to have a falling out with the Turks over the Iran sanctions, then delusion is the order of the day in Washington.
Some countries are starting to think that it's time to move on from the USA.
A Turkish court recently closed down the country's only pro-Kurdish party. What happened to the country's new politics of ethnic tolerance?
The Muslim world should not respond to European bigotry with bigotry of its own.


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