Bambu Lab Settles with Pop Mart over Labubu IP Theft, publicly apologizes — 'problematic content' fully removed from MakerWorld 3D printing platform

Bambu Lab has settled with Pop Mart over the Labubu IP theft dispute on MakerWorld, avoiding a trial in China. The case could have set a precedent for 3D model sites globally. Bambu Lab issued a public apology on Weibo, removing all problematic content from the platform. The incident underscores concerns about IP protection in the evolving 3D printing market, with successful examples like ZB Designs mass-producing toys with 3D printers. MakerWorld's copyright protection program aims to combat IP theft, requiring original designs exclusively on its platform.