High Risk
Copyright Infringement
Your Etsy shop was suspended for using copyrighted artwork, designs, or content without permission.
This violation may result in permanent suspension
Appeal Success: 40-50%Resolution: 14-45 days
What Happened?
A copyright holder filed a complaint claiming your listings contained their protected creative work. This differs from trademark infringement — copyright protects original creative works like artwork, photographs, written content, and designs.
What To Do Right Now
- 1Stop selling the flagged items immediately
- 2Document the suspension notice and affected listings
- 3Review all listings for potential copyright issues
- 4Gather proof of original creation if you believe the claim is false
- 5Consider consulting an intellectual property attorney
- 6Prepare a counter-notification if the claim is invalid
Can You Appeal?
Yes. If you created the work yourself and have proof, you can file a counter-notification. If you unknowingly used copyrighted content, a sincere first-time apology with removal of all infringing items may help.
Appeal Success Rate
40-50%
Time to Resolve
14-45 days
How To Prevent This in the Future
- Only sell designs you created yourself or have licensed
- Keep proof of creation (original files, sketches, timestamps)
- Never use images from Google, Pinterest, or social media without permission
- Purchase commercial licenses for fonts, graphics, and templates
- Get written permission for commissioned or collaborative work
- Consider registering your own original work for protection