How to File a DMCA Takedown on Temu
Temu's explosive growth has come with a flood of counterfeit products and listings built on stolen photos and designs. Temu handles rights complaints through its own online intellectual property complaint portal, where rights owners register, document their IP, and file against specific listings.
Before you start
- Proof of your rights, copyright registration if you have one, or dated original files and links showing where your work first appeared; trademark or patent numbers if the complaint involves those rights.
- The URL of every infringing product page on Temu.
- Comparison evidence, screenshots pairing each listing with your original.
- Your contact details, name, address, phone, and a monitored email.
Step 1: Sign in to Temu's IP complaint portal
Go to https://www.temu.com/intellectual-property-complaint.html. Temu requires submitters to be logged into the portal, so create an account or sign in first. The portal is also linked from Temu's Intellectual Property Policy page in the site footer.
Step 2: Register your intellectual property details
Enter the IP you're asserting: for copyright, describe the work and upload ownership evidence; for trademarks or patents, include the registration numbers. Temu asks for specific identification of the right, so the more precise your documentation, the fewer follow-up rounds you'll face.
Step 3: Identify the infringing listings
Paste the URL of each infringing product detail page and identify the sellers involved where the portal asks. Temu acts on the listings you cite, and counterfeit networks often run the same stolen design across many storefronts, list them all.
Step 4: Upload evidence and explain the infringement
Attach your comparison screenshots and a short factual explanation of the infringement: what your original is, when you first published or sold it, and how the listing copies it. Complete your contact details, Temu uses them for status updates and clarification requests.
Step 5: Submit and track your complaint
Submit the complaint and note any reference number. Watch your email: Temu's review team responds there, and missing-evidence requests have deadlines. If your brand gets hit constantly, look into Temu's Brand Guardian Initiative, which registers your marks and product images with Temu's detection systems and streamlines future complaints.
What happens after you file
Temu reviews the complaint, removes listings it finds infringing, and notifies the sellers, who may respond with counter-evidence. Straightforward cases resolve in a matter of days; contested ones take longer and may require additional documentation from you. Sellers with repeated violations face penalties under Temu's policies, but expect resilience, delisted products frequently reappear under new sellers, so periodic re-checks are part of the job.
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This guide is educational information, not legal advice.
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Exhibit A — official takedown formhttps://www.temu.com/intellectual-property-complaint.html
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to file an IP complaint with Temu?
Yes. Temu requires notice submitters to be logged into its intellectual property complaint portal, so you will create or sign in to an account before filing.
Who is allowed to submit a complaint?
The rights owner, or an agent with permission from the rights owner to file on their behalf. Temu will not process reports from unrelated third parties.
How long does Temu take to remove infringing listings?
Reviews of complete complaints typically take several business days. Temu contacts you by email if evidence is missing or the claim needs clarification.
What is Temu's Brand Guardian Initiative?
A program for brand owners that stores your trademarks, logos, and product images in Temu's detection system, provides support for complex cases, and speeds up future complaints. Worth joining if your work is hit repeatedly.
My design is not registered anywhere. Can I still file?
Yes, for copyright. Registration numbers strengthen a complaint, but copyright exists on creation, dated original files and first-publication links can establish ownership.