Defend everything you have built.

Document everything first — screenshots, URLs, dates and test purchases. Avoid public accusations, which can backfire legally. Then speak with an attorney about the strongest response, which is often a cease and desist letter or a platform complaint.

Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a copyright owner can ask an online service to remove infringing content. Platforms that follow the process generally remove it promptly. The poster can file a counter-notice, which may require further action to keep the content down.

Not always, but it helps a great deal. A federal trademark registration creates a legal presumption of ownership nationwide. For U.S. works, copyright registration is generally required before you can sue for infringement, and timely registration makes statutory damages and attorney’s fees available.

Often, yes. Many infringers stop once they receive a credible letter from counsel. If they don’t, the letter still puts them on notice and strengthens your position in any later proceeding.

Yes. Major marketplaces and social platforms have intellectual property complaint processes, and many offer brand registry programs for trademark owners. We prepare complaints that meet each platform’s requirements.