Intellectual Property Claim

Last Updated: November 2025

At Grimlotta (“we,” “us,” “our”), we respect and protect intellectual property rights in accordance with applicable international and national laws. We are committed to ensuring that all content, products, and materials displayed on grimlotta.com do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, design rights, patents, and any other proprietary rights.

This Intellectual Property Claim Policy explains how rights owners can notify us of alleged infringements and how we respond to valid requests. Whether you are a designer, brand owner, rights holder, authorized representative, or copyright agent, we take all properly submitted claims seriously and respond promptly.

1. Our Intellectual Property Principles

Grimlotta adheres to the following principles:

  • We do not intentionally list or sell items that infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
  • We expect all suppliers, partners, and content contributors to provide only original work or properly licensed materials.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or remove products, listings, images, or any other content that violates or appears to violate another party’s IP rights.
  • We cooperate in good faith with rights owners to address infringement concerns quickly and responsibly.

2. What Intellectual Property Rights Are Protected

2.1 Copyright

Includes protection of original works such as:

  • Product photography
  • Design sketches
  • Written descriptions
  • Logos
  • Digital content
  • Videos and graphics
  • Website content

2.2 Trademarks

Includes protection of:

  • Brand names
  • Product names
  • Logos and marks
  • Packaging with distinctive branding
  • Slogans or taglines

2.3 Design Rights

Covers product designs such as:

  • Handbag silhouettes
  • Apparel pattern designs (e.g., blazer structures, dress cuts)
  • Unique belt hardware shapes or patterns

2.4 Patents

Includes protection for:

  • Innovative structural or functional product features
  • Unique manufacturing methods
  • New or unique design mechanisms

2.5 Any Other Proprietary Rights

As recognized under applicable laws.

3. How to Submit an Intellectual Property Claim

If you believe that material on grimlotta.com infringes your intellectual property rights, please submit a written claim containing all required details listed below.

Email: support@grimlotta.com
Subject Line: Intellectual Property Claim – [Your Company / Brand Name]

3.1 Your Identification

  • Full legal name
  • Company or brand name (if applicable)
  • Role or relationship to the rights owner
  • Physical mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number

3.2 Proof of Ownership

  • Registration certificates
  • Links to official registries
  • Brand ownership contracts
  • Original creation files or evidence
  • Licensing agreements (if acting on behalf of the owner)

3.3 A Detailed Description of the Infringement

  • The specific intellectual property work you believe is being infringed
  • A clear explanation of how it is being infringed
  • Product links or URLs to your original content (if applicable)

3.4 Identification of the Material on Grimlotta.com

  • URLs of the allegedly infringing products
  • Screenshots, item names, or listing IDs
  • Any specific details necessary to locate the material

3.5 Statement of Good Faith

“I have a good faith belief that the described material is not authorized by the IP rights owner, its agent, or applicable law.”

3.6 Declaration of Accuracy

“I declare that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the rights owner or an authorized agent.”

3.7 Electronic Signature

You may sign by typing your full legal name.

4. How We Process IP Claims

  • Acknowledge Receipt: We confirm via email that we received your claim.
  • Review the Complaint: We review validity and documentation.
  • Take Appropriate Action: Remove or disable content if the claim is valid.
  • Notify Content Provider: We may notify the seller/supplier.
  • Request Clarifications: If the claim is incomplete.
  • Preserve Records: We keep internal documentation.

5. Counter-Notice Procedure

If a removal was made in error, a counter-notice may be submitted including:

  • Identification of removed material
  • Reason the removal was mistaken
  • Proof of rights
  • Contact information
  • Declaration under penalty of perjury
  • Electronic signature

6. Repeat Infringement Policy

Repeated infringement may result in:

  • Permanent removal of listings
  • Termination of supplier partnerships
  • Prohibition of future collaboration

7. False or Misleading Claims

Submitting false or malicious claims is prohibited. We may:

  • Reject invalid claims
  • Suspend individuals/entities who misuse the process
  • Seek legal remedies if necessary

8. Our Intellectual Property Rights

All content on grimlotta.com is owned by or licensed to Grimlotta, including:

  • Product images
  • Branding and logos
  • Website design and layout
  • Written descriptions
  • Catalog content
  • Digital assets and graphics

No part of our website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or reused without prior written permission.

9. Third-Party Intellectual Property

Some content on Grimlotta may belong to third parties under licensing or partnership agreements. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

10. Contact Information

Grimlotta – IP Compliance Department
Email: support@grimlotta.com
Support Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST