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.

Important: Takedown Wizard provides self-help templates and general information about third-party reporting processes — not legal advice, and using this site doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. We're not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any platform named on this page.

Copyright and trademark law vary by case and jurisdiction. You're solely responsible for the accuracy of anything you submit. If your situation involves significant damages, repeated infringement, or possible litigation, talk to a licensed attorney. See our for details.

Step-by-step process

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.

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.

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.

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions About Etsy Takedowns

Do I need to be an Etsy seller to report?

No. Any Etsy account can file a report — you don't need an active shop.

What if the seller ignores my report?

Etsy reviews and acts on the report independently of whether the seller responds to you directly.

Can I report multiple listings in one report?

Yes, list each infringing URL within the same report rather than filing separately.

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