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Submit an Infringement Report

If you believe that a mini game or mini app infringes your intellectual property rights, you may submit an infringement report through our platform. We will review your submission and, where appropriate, take action in accordance with our policies.

This guide applies to infringement claims related to apps, creative assets, page content, character designs, copy, audio or video materials, trademarks, copied content, and similar content.

Step 1: Submit supporting materials

Submit an infringement report through our support system and provide the relevant supporting materials. Upon receipt, our platform will conduct an initial review based on the materials submitted. If your submission is incomplete, you may be asked to provide additional information. The case will not proceed to formal review until the submission is complete.

You should generally provide the following in your support ticket submission:

Material

Description

Basic information about the reported item

App name, TikTok mini game/mini drama link, developer entity information (About Page), and the location of the relevant page or asset

Description of the complaint

A clear explanation of the rights allegedly infringed and the specific nature of the infringement

Proof of rights


  1. A URL showing that the mini game/mini drama over which the reporting party claims rights has already been published on channels such as Google Play or the Apple Store, or platforms like Meta or Douyin
  2. Evidence establishing the connection between the reporting party and the mini game/mini drama on channels or platforms such as Google Play, a screenshot of the developer account page that is visible only after login, a screenshot of the app backend console, or screenshots showing the game/drama's release record or publication date

Comparative infringement materials

Materials comparing the two mini games/mini dramas to demonstrate consistency or similarity in content, including screenshots or screen recordings of key scenes, UI, characters, art assets, and other relevant elements

Step 2: Review and remediation

If your report is substantiated, the infringing party will be given 3 calendar days to remediate. Remediation measures may include, without limitation, removing infringing assets, revising game or drama content, resources, copy, or page presentation, taking down unauthorized content, replacing infringing names, icons, characters, or audio/video materials, and providing proof of authorization or screenshots or screen recordings showing that remediation has been completed.

If the infringing party fails to complete remediation within 3 days, or if infringement remains after remediation, the platform may take direct enforcement action, including but not limited to:

  • Removing the relevant mini game or mini drama app
  • Restricting visibility
  • Limiting distribution, search, recommendation, or access entry points
  • Escalating penalties depending on the severity of the case
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