Trademark Infringement
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Your Etsy shop was suspended for using trademarked brand names, logos, or phrases without authorization.
This violation may result in permanent suspension
What Happened?
Etsy received a trademark complaint from a brand owner (like Disney, Nike, or Louis Vuitton) claiming your listings used their protected trademarks without permission. This could include brand names in titles, tags, or descriptions, or using logos/designs in your product images.
What To Do Right Now
- 1Stop all shop activity immediately — do not create new listings
- 2Document everything: screenshot the suspension notice, your listings, and any communications
- 3Identify which listings contained trademarked content
- 4Remove ALL trademark references from your saved listing drafts
- 5Do NOT create a new shop — this will result in permanent ban
- 6Prepare a detailed explanation for your appeal
Can You Appeal?
Yes, but success depends on the nature of the infringement. If it was a first-time offense with limited use, you have better chances. Repeat offenders or sellers with large-scale infringement often face permanent suspension.
Appeal Success Rate
35-45%
Time to Resolve
7-30 days for initial response
How To Prevent This in the Future
- Never use brand names in titles, tags, or descriptions
- Avoid phrases like 'inspired by [brand]' or '[brand] style'
- Don't use trademarked character names or logos
- Use generic descriptive terms instead of brand references
- Scan your listings with ShieldMyShop before publishing
- Research trademark status before selling fan art or themed items