Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart is suing 3D printer maker Bambu Lab over alleged IP infringement involving knockoff "Labubu" 3D printing files on the MakerWorld platform. The lawsuit aims to hold the platform accountable for its users' copyright violations, with a trial set for April 2nd. Bambu Lab, which did not create the Labubu models, has faced backlash for inadvertently delisting unrelated files during the removal process. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of IP infringement in the 3D printing community and the challenges platforms face in policing user-generated content.