COPYRIGHT – Copyright and Pasta Dies: Pastidea’s Official Policy
Pastidea, we would like to inform our customers that we do not produce or sell pasta dies for the Philips Pasta Maker 7000 or Avance, or for any other pasta machine, with shapes inspired by licensed characters or registered trademarks, such as: Disney, Marvel (e.g. Spider-Man, Iron Man), DC Comics (e.g. Batman, Superman), Star Wars, Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Hello Kitty, Frozen, Minions, Super Mario, Pokémon, Barbie, SpongeBob, and similar.
These characters and logos are protected by intellectual property rights and copyright laws, and their reproduction or imitation is strictly prohibited without proper authorization—even in handcrafted form or for seemingly personal use—if intended for sale or public distribution.
Violating these rights can result in serious legal consequences, both civil and criminal. Penalties may include:
- Seizure of unauthorized goods
- High monetary fines, which can reach up to €30,000 or more for each infringement
- Legal action taken by the rights holders
- In more serious cases, criminal proceedings for counterfeiting
Pastidea operates in full compliance with the law and intellectual property rights. For this reason, we only produce pasta dies with original or generic designs, suitable for creative and fun cooking, without infringing on the rights of third parties.
We thank all our customers for their understanding and for continuing to choose Pastidea’s artisan quality, legality, and responsibility.
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a set of legal rights that protect creative works, such as text, illustrations, images, characters, films, logos, music, and other artistic content. When a work is protected by copyright, only the rights holder (the author or company) can authorize its reproduction, distribution, or modification. In Italy, copyright is protected under the following law:
🛑📜 Law No. 633 of April 22, 1941: “Protection of Copyright and Other Rights Related to Its Exercise”
Characters such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Peppa Pig, etc., are often registered trademarks and are protected by copyright and commercial exploitation rights. This means that no one can reproduce them, even partially or with modifications, without a license or written authorization.
Even seemingly “creative” or “artisanal” uses—such as creating a pasta die that replicates the shape of a character—are considered copyright infringements if intended for sale or public promotion.
Why is it important to respect copyright?
- It protects the creative work of artists, companies, and creators.
- It prevents legal penalties and disputes with rights holders.
- It ensures a fair and competitive market, where everyone follows the same rules.
