A handmade business owner creates custom 3D figurines based on customer-provided images and seeks clarification on trademark compliance.
Core Question:
Whether creating and selling 3D figurines of celebrities (specifically mentioning Messi) violates trademark laws or Shopify policies.
Key Concern:
Multiple customers are requesting celebrity figurines, but the seller wants to avoid policy violations.
Response Provided:
A community member confirmed that using celebrity images (like Messi) for commercial purposes constitutes a violation.
Status:
The question appears resolved with the seller acknowledging the guidance, though no alternative solutions or next steps were discussed.
Good morning everyone and have a nice day!
I have a handmade business. We made 3d Figurine base on customer image. I am wondering that
Handmade product like 3D Figurine of celebrity like Messi is violate trademark or not?
I don’t want to violate Shopify policies, but lots my customer want us make that Figurine for them.
Thanks admin for approval my question.
Hi @khanhtranvn
You can not use image of Messi for commercial purposes. It is violate.
Thank you so much