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Hello everyone. I have no knowledge about digital versions of the product and their correct presentation for sale. Would love to hear some good advice on this.
For example, I am making a 3D model, specifically weapons. I want to put it for sale in the stores in the future. Many parts (stock, scope, magazine, etc.) have their own original names and logos, can I directly transfer them to my weapon model?
On the Internet, I came across various information. Someone says that it will be enough just to indicate the name of the original product in the description, etc.. Someone even says that such use entails litigation. At the same time, I came across a huge number of models where the original names and logos are drawn (not only weapons), and that models are for sale.
So the question is - can I do this, transfer the original logos, or do I need to come up with my own names and draw my own logos? And the next question - will it not be worse?
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Models can be removed after submitting DMCA takedown notice or without it if the models optimize for 3D printing. The fact that somewhere someone sells models with original name and logos is not a factor that, in the event of litigation, will be interpreted in your defense. It is best to use only your textures, logos, names, decals and blueprints.
Of course you can sell branded 3D model with logos (for example Volkswagen, Nike, Boeing etc.).
Most of the brands are allowed for selling.
There are few examples/exceptions like BMW which are prohibited from selling.
So as you said you should indicate the name of the original product in the description.
And you should choose Editorial licence.
And of course you should not remove logos from branded models and sell it as "generic".
You choose the Editorial licence in publisher when uploading new 3D model to CGTrader. And I don't know what is the opposite that it is not worth to sell branded models with logos or what? The legal and right way is the only one. If selling branded model you must sell it as branded models with all the logos. Sometimes the model can be deleted when company like BMW decides it.
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