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How to File a DMCA Takedown on LinkedIn

Content theft on LinkedIn has its own flavor: posts republished word-for-word by "thought leaders," carousels re-uploaded as PDFs, newsletter articles scraped from blogs, and course slides passed off as original insight. LinkedIn handles copyright complaints under its Copyright Policy, which offers a dedicated Notice of Copyright Infringement form plus a postal route to its Copyright Agent. Here's how to file.

Before you start

  • Proof of ownership, your original post, article, image, or document, with its URL and publication date.
  • The URL of every infringing post, article, or profile.
  • Your contact details, full name, address, and a monitored email.
  • Whether you're the copyright owner or an authorized representative (for example, filing for your company).

Step 1: Copy the URLs of the infringing content

On a feed post, open the three-dot menu and choose the copy-link option. Articles and newsletters have their own URLs you can take from the browser. If one person has lifted several of your works, also copy their profile URL so the pattern is visible, but remember each item you want removed needs its own link.

Step 2: Open LinkedIn's copyright form

LinkedIn's Copyright Policy page (linked above) points to the Notice of Copyright Infringement form in the Help Center; you'll likely need to be signed in to use it. If you'd rather file in writing, the policy lists the mail route: LinkedIn Corporation, ATTN: Copyright Agent, Legal Department, 1000 West Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA. The webform is faster for most people.

Step 3: Describe your original work

Identify exactly what was copied and where the original lives: "my article published at [URL] on [date]" or "my original post from [date], link attached." If the copier changed a few words or re-formatted your carousel into a document, say so, reviewers compare the two, and flagging the alterations helps them see past cosmetic edits.

Step 4: List the infringing URLs

Paste the link to every infringing post, article, image, or profile section. LinkedIn acts on what you identify, so be complete and precise, a report that says "he steals all my posts" without links won't go anywhere.

Step 5: Add your contact details, sign, and submit

Finish with your contact information and the required legal statements: a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized, and a declaration under penalty of perjury that the notice is accurate and you're authorized to act. Provide your electronic signature by typing your full name, then submit and keep the confirmation.

What happens after you file

LinkedIn's team reviews the notice and removes infringing content, notifying the member who posted it. That member can respond with a counter-notice, in which case the content may be restored unless you take further legal action, so keep your originals and timestamps handy. Repeat infringers risk account restrictions or removal. Plagiarized LinkedIn content also tends to be recycled across platforms (the same stolen post shows up on X, Facebook, and Medium), so check where else it landed while you're at it. If policing your writing across every network is eating your time, Rulta is a takedown service whose team monitors for stolen content and files DMCA notices for you across platforms.

This guide is educational information, not legal advice.

Need the notice text?Generate a complete DMCA notice for LinkedIn — free, one minute

Exhibit A — official takedown formhttps://www.linkedin.com/legal/copyright-policy

Frequently asked questions

Someone reposted my LinkedIn post word-for-word, is that copyright infringement?

It can be. Original text is protected by copyright, and copy-pasting your post as their own is different from sharing it through LinkedIn's built-in share button, which keeps your attribution.

Do I need a LinkedIn account to file a copyright notice?

The webform lives in LinkedIn's Help Center and typically requires signing in. If you can't use it, LinkedIn's Copyright Policy also lists a postal route to its Copyright Agent in Sunnyvale, California.

How do I prove the content is mine?

Your original post or article with an earlier timestamp is strong evidence. Include its URL and publication date alongside any off-platform originals, like a blog post the copier scraped.

Can the person I report push back?

Yes. LinkedIn accepts counter-notices, and content may be restored if you don't escalate. Keep your evidence organized in case that happens.

What happens to serial plagiarists on LinkedIn?

Accounts that repeatedly infringe can face restrictions or removal, so report each incident rather than letting them accumulate unanswered.