eBay reacts to reports from private collectors hardly effectively, which is why it is more sensible to inform the maker (Montblanc) directly, who as trademark holder can take legal action. A collegial direct approach to seller or bidder is also used but rarely leads to reactions. Typical plagiarism features on the Meisterstück 145 are a swapped nib coating ('yellow gold' inside, 'platinum' outside instead of vice versa), slip caps instead of the original screw threads and inconsistent cases and nib engravings ('Iridium Point Germany/Paris'). An 'iridium nib' on the 145 is also a clear counterfeit indicator, since originals have gold nibs.