Trademark damage control
TLDR: I need to take this account down: https://makerworld.com/en/@animuL/upload
I am not taking this account down: https://makerworld.com/en/@animuL67/upload
From what I understand the liability on that first account that I listed could drag down the second account or even my Patreon and I don't want to risk loosing everything because of models that are just a fraction of the activity.
More info:
I’m going ahead and removing models that include trademarked logos or branding.
This is a proactive move on my end. I’ve started to see the first signs of enforcement, and rather than risk having accounts flagged or shut down on MakerWorld or here, I’m cleaning things up now to protect everything long-term — both for me and for all of you who rely on access to the non-trademarked designs.
This isn’t really a surprise. I’ve probably been flying under the radar for a while, and with the growth over the past week, it was only a matter of time before things tightened up.
The good news is nothing changes with the core designs. I’ll keep releasing the same holders and new variants — just without logos or branded elements.
If I’m being honest, this may end up being a bit of a blessing in disguise. The logo work takes a decent amount of time and slows me down from building out new base designs, so this should let me focus more on getting new products out faster.
If you’ve been here mainly for the logo versions, I completely understand if this changes things for you. I appreciate the support either way.
To be clear, I can use Trademark names to describe compatibilty like "fits 20oz Gatorade Bottle" but I can't put their logo on something.
That said, if there’s interest, I can put together some simple guides or videos on how to add your own logos. There are some free, pretty straightforward methods — just a few extra steps once you know the process. In fact this one goes thru much of it: https://youtu.be/G-zvpYMrO1M?si=vdPgbyFJcp3ars0M
At the end of the day, I’m looking at this as a small bump in the road and keeping things moving forward.
More designs coming soon.
Comments (75)
i def agree with google drive thats how alot of trademark places im in do it seamless files png etc i came here beacuse of the toy kool <3
I would love the files as well. These were great.
Are the football helmet files still available for personal use? That was my project for my man cave..lol. Thanks!
What I want to know is why did you get a violation if there is lots of people doing the same thing? If they are gonna take you down they need to treat everyone else accordingly.
By chance, did anyone upload the football helmets to a Google drive? 😅
Alguien por favor?
Hi can someone please share the football and baseball helmets please
also agree with the google drive, i would print one every weekend for you helmets now i cant complete the collection. :(
I can't open any of your models except the original koozie. I am a member. I have paid $5 twice and still cannot open. They are locked and say I need to upgrade. I don't want to sell, just make them for personal use.
Any chance of sharing all the baseball and football helmets? These are so cool to print and collect. I agree with everyone who said let’s just put them on a Google Drive.
Awww man I really loved the dodgers cooler but better safe than sorry
I wouldnt mind learning how to do it. Would you be willing to put out more tutorials? Especially since I removed the Bucs logo from the helmet and accidently saved it lol.
Does anyone has the Spurs file they can share? By the time my colors arrived, I couldn’t find it anymore.
How did they end up getting shared?
Anyone have the NFL helmets that would be willing to share the files?
So there’s no more Dodger one? I wanted to print one for my bffs bday and I can’t find it anywhere. 😭
Your cooler is one of tne 1st things id pay to have. Love ittttttt
Do we have a group chat so we can discuss this matter
I wouldn’t mind paying extra for all the helmet files
Can some one share the raiders helmet file and the Dodgers helmet file
I’d be interested in learning more about adding the colored logos for sure. Your stuff is amazing, keep up the good work. Thank You!
I would definitely be interested in a the Google Drive, Onedrive Idea. I printed a couple of football helmets for some friends. They make great gift ideas.
Google drive would be fantastic. I have loads of people interested in collegiate helmets and your designs were perfect.
I have most if not all of them. I don't mind sharing as long as it doesn't get him in trouble.
Is this still your makerworld account, or did it get hacked? https://makerworld.com/en/@animuL67/profile
I agree with the others! A tutorial on how to add would be fantastic. Personally, I want to learn how to do it in the modeling software in the STL file, not in the slicer. I would also love the option for the team stuff to be uploaded here as well. People that are paying aren't going to be idiots and report. It's mostly only rude people that get stuff for free that do that.
Would love some help with adding logos. I have business clients interested in some with their branding.
I agree with a google drive.
Maybe exclusive to members Dropbox or link
I was late!! I download them!
The cups or helmets. I want the helmets :(
Let me download everything first! Lol
Damn i guess i was too late. Any way to get the NFL and MLB helmets? I never got a chance to print my cowboys one :(
Better safe than sorry
I think it would be cool if you could modify the logo to say something like "Hater-ADE" instead of gatorade. there is a percentage difference that is applicable to things. people will get the point in what it will be used for. If they dont, then lort help them
Is it possible to get the files from you so that we can take individual responsibility. Maybe like a Google Drive? I started rushing going through and downloading them, but i'm probably not going to be fast enough!
They are officially all gone. I got a majority of the ones that I would print, but would be awesome if we had access to the "underground" network in the Patreon. Also this helps us who are subscribed because it lessens the competition.
Smart. Hate it, but very smart. Download limit has hit me. Can we special request certain designs from you that you’ve done after they are taken off?
Hit the limit too, didn't even know that was a thing, ha
smart move.
Well, now I’ve learned that makerworld has a daily download limit, lol
Same here lol
That it what I would do. MakerLab has the new graffiti app that makes it easy and covers your ass
Oh man! Are you able to email them? I was signing up today for the MLB can holders and the helmets!
Honestly - I feel it's pure jealously and people are reporting it. I am sorry this is happening to you.
I am sorry this happened to you. We love the work and even created our own for personal use at home just have.
Understandable. Thank you for the heads up!
didn't know makerworld had a download limit.
You must be very fast! I wasn't able to download enough to hit the limit! How many were you able to get before it cut you off?
I was introduced to the cooler can holder design yesterday by a friend who "needed" this for many a sports uber-mom trips. I found your design on Makerworld and noting a possible commercial license (which is very important for me to "follow the rules".) I downloaded the personal-use model as a test. I built two overnight and LOVE them - so does my daughter so they are already missing???. I was honestly a bit concerned with all the logo use (I'm a product marketer in my real life) and seeing this post this AM made it easier to subscribe! I look forward to spreading your talents to my local freinds. With baseball season starting here soon - These would be great promotional items!!! Even without logos!
Smart move, thanks for looking out for us as well. I'm here for it..
Good call. I was trying to explain this to the ones making them with logos and posting them online as that is trademark infringement, but I was called names and told I was stupid. Lol I have a degree in marketing and that is a big no no
It’s crazy that you’ve had all these ncaa, nfl, mlb etc stuff and no problems but just as soon as you add the word Koozie, the world falls apart 🙄. Any thoughts on maybe just putting your 3mf files in a Google Drive or something for Patreon?
I believe someone here got upset and reported u. Who ever did that, its a p.o.s. I read some of th comments. How ppl are so ungrateful.
yes please post some how to's and thanks for all you have. done
Yes, I would love some videos on how to add the logos please. I’m struggling with the multicolor ones.
So err ummm…. Is it possible to give your fans/ customers a couple of hours? 😉
I'm sorry but I can't give extra time, I have to do this as soon as I get home but I'm stuck at a soccer tournament so it might take me a few hours.
Totally understandable. I’m happy just making the base designs. They are good without all the extra!
Totally understand! Yes better safe then sorry !!!
No worries from me. It's going to benefit us and you in the end. I'd rather have a product to make money and turn around and loose it
Very wise those people have very deep pockets. One would think be free advertising for them but they don’t. Thank you for your work.
Definitely a smart move on your behalf! Like you said with the popularity of these designs going bonkers in the past week it was only a matter of time before larger issues arose from some big players in the logo industry. I can't wait too see what other design shapes you make
Is this only for the koozies or is this everything across the board?
Its for anything that has a team logo basically (any item with a trademarked logo).
Thank you for all you do. I just got here and love what you do. Do you have other models aside from the recent ?
Would you be able to teach us how to add logos? I would love to learn how to do a negative on the cup, and then print the logo flat so I can be heated and inserted in the negative space. That's what I am doing now, but the letter doesn't seem to fit perfectly in the hole. There is a bit of space. Doesn't look bad but can be absolutely better
Give the new MakerWorld Mesh Graffiti function a try, it is pretty easy with that
Smart move!
Yes very smart move; if people want to put copyright logos on the coolers then they need to do that themselves.
YESSS! Guides and videos would be amazing! Still subscribing! Amazing prints! TY❤️
Good move on your behalf!!! Would love to see the video of adding our own logos. Personally I wanna add one of my company.
Yes totally agree with you. Would love to learn how to add my logo too.
Correct it before it’s an issue I agree
Smart move! Completely understandable