Etsy deactivated my content

I taken a led car dome light  that I purchased and built a 3D printed ring around it.

installed magnet and a clip so that the led light can be worn on a TShirt like iron man.

ETSY deactivated it saying it was against policy. I don’t get it? I tried appeal it but no reply from Etsy to look into it. 

I see people taking shoes, glasses , bottom and adding a few drawings to it and it’s ok but when I re-engineer and car dome light to a wearable prop, I get punished 

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NanaLetha
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"Iron Man" is trademarked that's probably why. You are in danger of having the other ones deleted and your shop closed.

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As long as you designed and/or crafted it yourself and you listed it as "Handmade" it should be Etsy-legal. I agree that mentioning Iron Man is probably what did you in. The character is trademarked by both Marvel and Disney (MCU). If the takedown notice you received specifically mentions intellectual property infringement, then one of the trademark holders probably spotted it. If the exact policy violation is vague, then probably Etsy took it down themselves to be pro-active.

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You can't use trademarked names to sell your items. Iron Man, for example. 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/seller-handbook/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-intellectual/22398703823 

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Remove all reference to Iron Man and you should be okay.

Heads up!  You need to add your location to show up in US only searches.

Fix it here:  https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360000344268-How-to-Add-Your-Shop-s-Location

 

 

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Thank you . I’m definitely will change it today 

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Why you have to use someone else design , why you not using your one ?

 

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Someone else design? 
this is my design , it’s wireless led wearableprop 

I made it wearableand wireless 

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Jewels2at
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Not sure why you have left up the other Iron man items.  I think you are just asking for more trouble, or your shop getting closed down. 

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I’m new to this so I’m asking for advice and help. I’ll change all the names of my product today 

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So why didn’t Etsy just tell me it’s trademark? 
They mainly was focused on the product itself and not the name of the led on the shirt. I’m seeing a lot of iron man names on Etsy and their content is up and running ? 

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Former_Member
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It isn't Etsy's place to tell you if your items are legal or not.  That is up to you before you list an item.  Also, just because a lot of other shops are selling items with the iron man names doesn't mean they are Etsy legal.  They will eventually be caught.  You just got caught.

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So is it safe to repost the item and change the name to like . Led shirt , light up shirt, chest light shirt ? 

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MRTZprints
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Maybe. It´s your turn to dip into things like trademark, etsy house rules and the like.

 

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SugarTaffySoap
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You're on deactivation radar now. Did the email say the listing was not handmade or did it say trademark/infringement? 

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Hi BelaPonyi,

We're getting in touch to let you know that we've deactivated one (or more) of your listings because it violates Etsy's Seller policy regarding  what can be sold on Etsy (it does not qualify for sale as a craft supply, vintage item, or handmade item). You can see your deactivated listing(s) here

We refunded the fees for the listing(s) we removed. If you have outstanding orders for any deactivated listings, you may ship or cancel and refund them.

Multiple violations of our policies will result in permanent suspension of your shop. Please review all of your listing to make sure they follow Etsy’s Seller Policy including the following:

  • Everything listed as handmade must be made and/or designed by you, the seller. Reselling ,prohibited in the handmade category. Read our full Handmade Policy
  • Items listed as vintagemust be at least 20 years old. Read our full Vintage Policy
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SugarTaffySoap
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I would go to chat support so they can open a ticket and have someone in the Integrity dept.  review your deactivated listing. Sometimes the  automatic system (even though monitored by employees) makes an error on a "handmade" item, but they can reinstate it if it's approved by them.  Best of luck.

Dashboard > Community & Help > Contact Us >Selling on Etsy >Manage Listings (or topic that applies to your situation), if none of those topics apply, go to the bottom and click  "I Still Need Help"

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Clearly you have not read through what is and what is not allowed prior to opening. Also any message that Etsy sends you in private should not be copied%pasted here, that is why it says private.

 

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Etsy is very cautious about using trademarked names.  I made an owl carrying a letter in its beak and referenced Harry Potter.  Etsy did not like it so I just removed the Harry Potter name from my item description and made it "owl carrying a message".

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Thank you . I’ve been getting some rude comments but I will take your advice 

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BlackCatTheory
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Sounds like Etsy thinks you didn't make these items. I would contact them and explain how you make them and that they are handmade.

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So, 

Etsy finally taken a look at the product and admit that it was a mistake they removed it so they allowed it back on my platform. I taken some of you guys advice and removed all Ironman name from my product but that was not the reason the item was removed in the first place. Etsy thought I was reselling. Thanks again for some of the good replies and to the rude replies, I wish Karma will return the favor. 

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SugarTaffySoap
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If it was ironman you would have received a different email. In the future if it happens again you'll know what to do. Best of luck.

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Glad you sorted it.

I had the same thoughts as you re Karma

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