Trademark Infringement on Facebook/Instagram – Report & Remove
Your practical, plain‑English walkthrough to solve trademark infringement on facebook/instagram – report & remove — written for real people and small businesses.
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If someone is using your brand name or logo without permission on Facebook or Instagram, you can submit a trademark report. This page explains when it applies and how to prepare a solid complaint.
What counts as trademark infringement?
- Use of your registered mark (or confusingly similar) for the same or related goods/services
- Page names, usernames, ads, or listings using your brand to mislead users
- Logos copied or slightly altered to impersonate
Prepare your report
- Registration details: country, mark name, number, class, owner
- Evidence: URLs, screenshots, and why users are likely confused
- Authorization: Are you the owner or the authorized agent/lawyer?
Submit & follow up
- Use the official IP reporting form; select Trademark.
- Provide accurate contact and proof of rights.
- Monitor your email and Support Inbox for follow‑ups.
What isn’t trademark infringement?
- Fan/Parody accounts that clearly aren’t official and don’t sell goods
- Descriptive or comparative use that doesn’t imply sponsorship
- Keyword mentions that don’t mislead
FAQs
Do I need a registered mark?
Registration helps; some regions allow common-law rights, but a registration number strengthens your report.
How long does it take?
Timelines vary by workload and case complexity. Provide complete, clear information to speed review.
Should I send a legal demand first?
Optional. Reporting via the platform is usually faster for takedowns of clear infringements.