Hi everyone,
Art theft runs rampant on Etsy (e-commerce site focused on homemade or vintage products with over 7 million sellers). Copyright infringers post stolen content as their own and persistently re-post it despite removal efforts.
The stolen artwork is uploaded on many platforms, posing a challenge for Etsy sellers, who often spend hours each week manually searching the internet and filing DMCA takedown reports.
CopyCat aims to help reduce the impact of this problem by scanning the web for stolen content and notifying sellers when it gets published online. The app also provides sellers with a comprehensive toolkit for filing DMCA violations, which can be a cumbersome process.
Here are some resources for those interested in this problem!
- https://artrepreneur.com/journal/etsy-copyright-infringement/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/EtsySellers/comments/19cpu09/someone_is_stealing_my_digital_files_and_selling
- https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/15awi72/copyright_infringements_on_etsy/
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any comments or comments - all feedback is welcome :)
Thank you,
Rahul
Congrats on the launch! Interesting concept, I have never thought of this before. Will share with friends who sell on Etsy and see what they think 😊
Hi Rahul and the CopyCat team!
Congratulations on the launch of CopyCat! This tool is a game-changer for Etsy sellers battling art theft. The ability to scan the web for stolen content and provide a comprehensive DMCA toolkit will save artists countless hours and frustration.
This streamlined approach to protecting creative work is a crucial step forward in safeguarding original art online. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact CopyCat will have!
Definitely a very useful idea. I feel like many stuff definitely get copied on Etsy.
Smart!🔥Your solution seems like a game-changer when it comes to protecting Etsy sellers' work and taking down stolen content effectively.
I really like the concept of a startup focusing on providing copyright protection for Etsy sellers. It's such a crucial need in the online creative community, where original ideas are easily replicated. The implementation of this idea could provide a much-needed sense of security and peace of mind for artisans and creatives who sell their products on Etsy. Ensuring that creators' work is respected and protected is vital in today's digital age, and a startup dedicated to offering copyright protection for Etsy sellers is a fantastic initiative. I believe this idea has the potential to make a significant impact and to be very well-received within the artistic and entrepreneurial community.
Congratulations on the launch of CopyCat on Product Hunt! As an Etsy seller, I appreciate the value of copyright protection and the ease of detecting infringement with this Chrome extension. Excited to see how CopyCat helps creators like me protect our work online. Great job, team!
Congratulations on the launch ✨🌟 Really like this and looking forward to future updates and outcomes.
Incredible idea! Are there any subscription plans for CopyCat, or is it a one-time purchase? How does it scale with the number of products a seller has?
Congrats on the launch!
Interesting to see how this part of AI and the modern world of content will be addressed from a copyright perspective.
I will have to test it out.
This is a great initiative, Rahul. A friend of mine who works with Etsy has been telling me that art theft is a massive issue for many Etsy sellers. I will let her know about your product.
How accurate is CopyCat in detecting stolen content, and does it cover all major platforms where these infringements usually occur? Also, are there any plans to expand the toolkit to automate more of the DMCA takedown process?
I'm sure my friend will enjoy it!
Congrats on the launch @copycat. Really looking forward to seeing what future updates bring.
This is interesting, I have never seen such a tool for ETSY before. Would share with my friends who work on Etsy. Congratulations on your launch.
Hey Rahul, congrats on the launch! You can add to your MVP 2.0 some kind of lawyer support which will help create a legal claim regarding copyright ;)
