Etsy Guide

How to Report Copyright Infringement on Etsy

Etsy is a marketplace built on handmade and vintage goods, so infringement there usually means a seller printed your art, photography, or pattern onto a product listing without permission, not just a reposted image.

🕑 Guide last reviewed: July 2026. Etsy's own process can change; the official link above is always the source of truth.

Because Etsy listings are products tied to a seller's income, Etsy asks for more verification than a typical social platform. You'll register in their Reporting Portal before you can file, even for a single listing.

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Step-by-step process

1

Try contacting the seller first (optional)

Etsy recommends reaching out to the shop directly if you think the issue can be resolved without a formal report.

2

Register in Etsy's Reporting Portal

Sign in with an Etsy account, add the intellectual property you're protecting, and start a report. For username, shop name, or video infringement specifically, Etsy also has a standalone report form.

3

Add the details

Provide a link to your original work, the exact infringing listing URL(s), and, if you're reporting on behalf of a company, a letter of authorization.

4

Submit under penalty of perjury

Etsy reviews the claim and may remove the listing, restrict the shop, or suspend repeat offenders under its policy.

Etsy Reporting Portal →
⏱️ Typical response time: a few business days for complete reports
Evidence Checklist

What to have ready

  • Link to your original work or portfolio
  • Screenshot of the infringing listing showing the URL and date
  • Side-by-side comparison if the copying isn't obvious

Need the notice text?

Use our free generator to draft the actual copyright notice or cease-and-desist language, then paste it into Etsy's report form above.

Generate Your Notice →

Common Mistakes That Delay This Process

If Etsy determines infringement occurred, the individual listing can be removed, and for confirmed repeat violations, the shop itself can be suspended rather than just one listing. A seller can dispute a report by contacting Etsy directly, and Etsy may ask you for additional evidence before making a final call, so keep your original screenshots and ownership proof on hand in case of follow-up.

If the Listing Stays Up

Etsy reviews are generally not instant, and a listing that hasn't been removed within a few business days isn't necessarily a rejected report, it may still be under review. If you believe your report was overlooked, resubmitting with more specific evidence, like side-by-side comparisons or dated originals, rather than simply repeating the same complaint tends to move things along faster. For sellers who repeatedly infringe across multiple listings or reopen shops after suspension, documenting each instance under your existing report history helps Etsy recognize the pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions About Etsy Takedowns

No. Any Etsy account can file a report. You don't need an active shop.
Etsy reviews and acts on the report independently of whether the seller responds to you directly.
Yes, list each infringing URL within the same report rather than filing separately.
Dated files, prior listings, watermarked originals, or a copyright or trademark registration all help. The stronger and more specific your evidence, the faster Etsy can act.
Yes. Etsy has a standalone process for shop name, username, and video infringement, separate from individual listing reports.
Etsy doesn't publish a fixed review window. A few business days is reasonable before checking in or resubmitting with more detail.
Yes. Etsy's reporting process applies to sellers worldwide, though Etsy itself decides whether the reported content violates its policies.
No, U.S. copyright exists automatically once you create original work; registration isn't required to file a report, though it can strengthen a claim in a legal dispute.
Yes, if the output substantially reproduces your original work, it can be reported the same way as a direct copy. Etsy evaluates the underlying similarity, not how the copy was made.

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