Is an unauthorized seller on Etsy cashing in on your brand with trademarked names, logos, or slogans?
Removing these infringements is vital to your revenue and reputation, but can be quite the hassle. Etsy infringement reporting takes time, requires detailed evidence, and approval can lag for days—all while infringing listings remain live.
Worse, removed listings often resurface, and as your business grows, so will the violations. Without the right tools and a streamlined reporting system, protecting your brand on Etsy can become a costly, time-consuming battle.
Luckily, our brand protection experts have taken down thousands of Etsy infringements, and can show you how to do the same. Follow our guide to learn the fastest and most effective way to report trademark infringement and keep your brand protected on Etsy.
What you need before filing a trademark infringement report on Etsy
The Etsy trademark complaint process requires extensive information and evidence you’ll need to gather before you start your report. Collect and organize this information in advance to streamline the reporting process.
Here’s everything you should collect:
- Company information: your legal business name, website, and contact details that can be shared with the account you are reporting.
- IP ownership proof: trademark registration numbers, jurisdiction, and class.
- Material you are reporting: a username, shop name, or video from a shop or explore post.
- Direct evidence of infringement: via URLs and screenshots of the shop or video using your IP.
- Comparison proof: side-by-side images showing similarity, original image files for stolen logos, etc.
Keep detailed records of all the information you collect, complete with dates and timestamps, to be sure you submit the most accurate information in your report.
How to report trademark infringement on Etsy
There are two ways to submit an Etsy trademark infringement report: via the Etsy Reporting Portal, or the Intellectual Property Infringement Report Form.
Where to submit your complaint:
If you’ve already registered your brand with Etsy, use the portal to submit your complaint. You’ll likely be able to complete the process faster via the portal, as your business info and trademark registrations should already be recorded.
Use Etsy’s reporting form if you’re not already registered.
How to complete Etsy’s Intellectual Property Infringement Reporting Form
Step 1: Enter your contact information
For this section, it’s best to list a business email and mailing address, as this information will also be sent to the account you are reporting.
Step 2: Prove IP ownership
Here, you’ll specify which of your trademarks has been stolen and provide proof of your ownership through your trademark registration number, jurisdiction, and classes.
If more than one of your trademarks has been infringed, click “Add another property” to include information on the additional IP.
Step 3: Select the material you are reporting
Choose which best fits the material you are reporting on Etsy, whether it’s a username, shop name, or video from a shop or Explore post.
Step 4: Enter the infringement info
Provide the username, shop name, or link to the video infringing on your IP.
If you are reporting multiple infringements, click “add multiple at once” for bulk reporting.
Step 5: Authorize your report
Verify that the information you provided was true and that you are making your report in good faith, then type your name to sign your report. Verify accuracy for all of the information you’ve provided, and then submit your report.
Step 6: Follow-up with Etsy
Keep an eye out for any follow-up communication from Etsy, as they may need more information to verify your claim. Be sure to respond promptly if they do reach out in order to get your takedown approved.
Step 7: Monitor for further infringements
Scammers can easily reappear even after takedown, so it’s vital to keep monitoring Etsy for infringements.
If your brand is registered with Etsy, you can use their reporting portal to search for further infringements using your brand names, logos, slogans, and other IP.
If you haven’t already, you can register your brand with Etsy to make filing reports easier and to use their infringement search tools.
What happens after filing?
Etsy typically reviews infringement reports within a few business days. The team will review and either approve or reject your takedown request.
If Etsy approves your takedown request
If approved, the infringing video, listing, or seller account will be suspended or removed.
Be sure to closely monitor the platform to ensure the seller doesn’t reappear. If they do, take immediate action to re-report them.
What if Etsy rejects your infringement takedown request?
There are a few common reasons Etsy could reject your infringement takedown request, from inaccurate information in your report to insufficient evidence of the infringement.
If you get a rejection, don’t give up. To ensure the infringement is removed:
- Resubmit the report with additional evidence of the infringement and proof of your trademark ownership, ensuring all information you provide is accurate and up-to-date.
- Email Etsy’s legal team directly for urgent cases, reports that continue to be rejected despite accurate information, and repeat offenders who continue to pop back up after takedown.
What if Etsy does not take action?
If you’ve followed the steps above and Etsy still does not take down the infringing account or video, it’s time to escalate your takedown efforts.
Here are some additional steps you can take to ensure the infringement is removed:
- Send a cease and desist letter directly to the seller, warning that you will take legal action if they do not remove their account or the infringing content
- File a DMCA takedown request if copyright infringement is also involved
- Consider legal action under the Lanham Act, which provides trademark registration and trademark ownership rights
- Hire a brand protection service like Red Points to automate enforcement
From Etsy to Amazon: How to track and remove trademark infringements everywhere
Protecting your brand from Etsy trademark infringement is a challenge in and of itself, but it’s only one of many marketplaces. Your brand could be at risk across multiple platforms, from Amazon to eBay, AliExpress, Shopify, and more.
Trying to tackle brand protection manually on each platform is time-consuming and resource-draining. Worse, infringers are quick to adapt, resurfacing under new accounts or tweaking listings to avoid detection. To stay ahead, you need a smarter, more efficient solution.
That’s where Red Points DMCA Takedown Service comes in.
With automated detection and enforcement, Red Points offers a scalable way to monitor, track, and remove infringements across all major marketplaces—saving you time while maximizing protection.
Why Red Points is the best solution for large-scale infringement:
AI-powered brand protection
With Red Points’ AI-powered automation, you can instantly detect and remove infringements, saving you hours of work. The system scans Etsy and other platforms around the clock, identifying unauthorized listings and streamlining the takedown process, so you can focus on growing your business, not fighting fakes.
Multi-platform coverage
Red Points doesn’t just protect your brand on Etsy but across the web, from Amazon to eBay, Shopify, and over 5,000 online marketplaces all at once. With broad coverage and automated enforcement, you can stop infringers wherever they appear—without the manual hassle.
Custom AI models for your brand
Unlike generic detection tools, Red Points trains its AI on your brand’s specific assets, keywords, logos, and past enforcement data. That means better accuracy, less noise, and faster decisions. You don’t waste time reviewing irrelevant flags—we surface the real threats first.
Human in the loop
You’re not on your own with the platform. Red Points combines automated enforcement with a team of IP experts who help configure your protection strategy, monitor performance, and offer tailored advice for each marketplace.
Revenue Recovery
Don’t just take down listings—reclaim your lost revenue from counterfeiters. Through the Revenue Recovery Program, you can identify and take action against sellers profiting from your intellectual property, turning brand protection into a revenue-generating opportunity.
What’s next
Trademark infringement on Etsy can chip away at the brand you’ve worked hard to build. And as listings multiply, managing takedowns manually just doesn’t scale.
Automating the process means faster removals, fewer headaches, and more time to focus on growth.
With Red Points, you get a smarter way to stay protected—24/7, across Etsy and beyond.
Request a demo to see how effortless brand protection can be.
