Episode 27: True Life I was Flagged for Infringement on Etsy

Etsy infringement flag: a true story

It may or may not surprise you to know many shops have been dinged for infringement on Etsy. I spoke to two sellers who experienced this first hand and they are sharing their stories during this episode! An infringement notice doesn’t necessarily mean your shop is doomed, but you do want to be aware of the various levels of severity and steer as clear as possible – and always, always make sure you are not interfering with any copyright or trademark that isn’t your own!

In this episode:

Nikki shares her story | find Nikki’s shop here
Jack shares her story | find Jacy’s shop here

What I found out:

DMCA – the basics

Etsy’s post about DMCA notice requirements

What is Etsy’s role with copyright infringement and policing. Aka their IP policy

FIND WHAT YOU NEED

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