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Why did Etsy remove my knitting pattern for an IP policy violation?
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I sell original digital knitting patterns on Etsy, and one of my listings was removed overnight with a generic notice saying it was flagged by a report or Etsy’s internal systems. The message didn’t explain what part of the listing violated the policy, and it also said my shop isn’t eligible to appeal right now.
The removed item was a waffle-knit style blanket pattern that I designed myself, and I’m not sure what could have triggered an intellectual property issue since similar patterns appear to be listed on Etsy.
What are the most common reasons Etsy removes an original pattern for an IP violation, and what should I review or change in my listing to avoid future removals?
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