Intellectual Property Claim

Intellectual Property Claim Policy

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Pleatwear respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, customers, partners, and third parties to do the same.

This Intellectual Property Claim Policy explains how to report suspected copyright, trademark, design, or other intellectual property infringement relating to content displayed on pleatwear.com.

Summary

Intellectual Property Information Details
Store Pleatwear
Website pleatwear.com
Claims Accepted For Copyright, trademark, design, trade dress, and other applicable intellectual property rights
How to Submit a Claim By email
Claim Email support@pleatwear.com
Required Information Rights-holder details, identification of protected work, allegedly infringing content, supporting evidence, and good-faith statement
False Claims Knowingly false or misleading claims may result in liability under applicable law
Review Process Claims are reviewed based on the information and evidence provided
Business Address 105 S Main St 215, West Hartford, CT 06107-2518, United States
Support Hours Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

1. Respect for Intellectual Property Rights

Pleatwear respects valid intellectual property rights, including:

  • Copyrights.
  • Trademarks.
  • Service marks.
  • Trade dress.
  • Registered designs.
  • Original artwork.
  • Photographs.
  • Logos.
  • Written content.
  • Product designs.
  • Other rights recognized under applicable law.

We do not knowingly intend to publish, offer, or use content that unlawfully infringes valid third-party intellectual property rights.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to intellectual property claims involving content appearing on pleatwear.com, including where applicable:

  • Product images.
  • Product descriptions.
  • Logos.
  • Brand names.
  • Graphics.
  • Website text.
  • Promotional material.
  • Product presentation.
  • Original design elements.
  • User-submitted content where applicable.

3. Who May Submit a Claim

A claim may be submitted by:

  • The owner of the intellectual property right.
  • A person authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
  • An authorized legal representative.
  • An authorized brand or licensing representative.

If you are submitting a claim on behalf of another person or organization, you should have sufficient authority to represent that rights holder.

4. Before Submitting a Claim

Before submitting an intellectual property claim, please ensure that:

  • You own or are authorized to enforce the relevant intellectual property right.
  • The right is valid and applicable to the content at issue.
  • You have identified the allegedly infringing content accurately.
  • You have considered whether the use may be authorized, licensed, permitted, or otherwise lawful.

Submitting an unsupported or knowingly false claim may have legal consequences.

5. How to Submit an Intellectual Property Claim

To submit a claim, email: support@pleatwear.com

Please use a clear subject line such as:

Intellectual Property Claim – [Rights Holder Name]

Your claim should include all information described below so we can review it efficiently.

6. Required Information

Please provide:

Rights Holder Information

  • Full legal name of the rights holder.
  • Company or organization name, if applicable.
  • Mailing address.
  • Email address.
  • Telephone number, if available.

Authorized Representative Information

If you are acting on behalf of the rights holder, provide:

  • Your full name.
  • Your role or relationship to the rights holder.
  • Your organization, if applicable.
  • Evidence or confirmation of your authority where reasonably necessary.

Identification of the Protected Work

Clearly identify the intellectual property you believe is protected.

Examples may include:

  • Copyrighted photograph.
  • Artwork.
  • Product design.
  • Trademark.
  • Logo.
  • Brand name.
  • Written content.
  • Registered design.

Where applicable, include:

  • Registration number.
  • Registration jurisdiction.
  • Registration date.
  • Official registration record or public reference.
  • Original publication or source.

Registration information is helpful where available but may not be required for every type of claim.

7. Identification of Allegedly Infringing Content

Please clearly identify the content on pleatwear.com that you believe infringes your rights.

Provide:

  • Exact URL of the relevant page.
  • Product name where applicable.
  • Description of the allegedly infringing material.
  • Screenshot where useful.
  • Explanation of how the content allegedly infringes your rights.

General claims that do not identify specific content may be difficult to review.

8. Supporting Evidence

Please provide reasonable evidence supporting your claim.

Depending on the type of intellectual property involved, supporting materials may include:

  • Trademark registration certificates.
  • Copyright registration information.
  • Original source files.
  • Publication records.
  • Licensing agreements.
  • Design registration documents.
  • Ownership records.
  • Dated photographs.
  • Brand authorization records.
  • Other documentation showing ownership or enforcement rights.

Please do not send unnecessary sensitive personal information.

9. Good-Faith Statement

Your notice should include a statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by:

  • The intellectual property owner.
  • The owner's authorized representative.
  • A valid license.
  • Applicable law.

10. Accuracy Statement

Your claim should also include a statement confirming that:

  • The information in the notice is accurate.
  • You are the rights holder or are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.

11. Signature

Please include your:

  • Physical signature, or
  • Electronic signature.

Typing your full legal name at the end of the notice may serve as an electronic signature where permitted by applicable law.

12. Sample Claim Format

A claim may be organized as follows:

Rights Holder: [Full Name / Company]
Representative: [Name, if applicable]
Contact Email: [Email Address]
Protected Work: [Description]
Registration Number: [If applicable]
URL of Reported Content: [Exact URL]
Description of Alleged Infringement: [Explanation]
Supporting Evidence: [Description or attachment]
Good-Faith Statement:
I have a good-faith belief that the use identified in this notice is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its authorized representative, or applicable law.
Accuracy Statement:
I confirm that the information provided in this notice is accurate and that I am the rights holder or am authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
Signature: [Full Legal Name]

13. Review of Claims

After receiving a sufficiently complete claim, Pleatwear may review:

  • The content identified.
  • The intellectual property right asserted.
  • Ownership documentation.
  • Registration information.
  • Licensing information.
  • Relevant website records.
  • Information from the party responsible for the disputed content where appropriate.

We may request additional information if the original claim does not provide enough information for a reasonable review.

14. Possible Actions

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, we may take actions including:

  • Removing content.
  • Disabling access to content.
  • Modifying content.
  • Temporarily restricting content while a claim is reviewed.
  • Requesting evidence from the relevant content provider.
  • Declining a claim that lacks sufficient evidence.
  • Restoring content where appropriate.
  • Taking any other action reasonably required by applicable law.

The submission of a claim does not guarantee removal.

15. Claim Processing

We review claims based on:

  • The information provided.
  • The apparent validity of the asserted right.
  • Supporting documentation.
  • Applicable law.
  • Relevant facts and circumstances.

Incomplete notices may take longer to evaluate because additional information may be required.

16. Trademark Claims

If your claim concerns a trademark, please provide where available:

  • Trademark owner name.
  • Trademark wording or design.
  • Registration number.
  • Registration jurisdiction.
  • Goods or services covered by the registration.
  • Exact URL where the trademark is allegedly misused.
  • Explanation of the alleged unauthorized use.

Where relevant, explain why the use is likely to cause confusion regarding:

  • Source.
  • Sponsorship.
  • Affiliation.
  • Approval.

17. Copyright Claims

If your claim concerns copyrighted material, please identify:

  • The original copyrighted work.
  • The allegedly infringing material.
  • The exact page URL.
  • Evidence of ownership or authorship.
  • Any registration information where available.

Copyright-specific takedown requests may also be handled under our separate DMCA Policy where applicable.

18. Product Design and Trade Dress Claims

For product design, trade dress, or similar claims, please provide:

  • A clear description of the protected design.
  • Applicable registration information where available.
  • Evidence of ownership.
  • Images showing the protected design.
  • Exact pages or products being reported.
  • Explanation of the alleged infringement.

19. Counter-Information

If content is challenged and the responsible party believes the claim is incorrect, that party may provide information supporting:

  • Ownership.
  • Authorization.
  • License rights.
  • Independent creation.
  • Lawful use.
  • Other relevant defenses.

We may consider such information when determining the appropriate action.

20. False or Misleading Claims

Please do not submit claims that are:

  • Knowingly false.
  • Fraudulent.
  • Misleading.
  • Submitted solely to interfere with lawful competition.
  • Based on rights you do not own or have authority to enforce.

A person who knowingly makes a false intellectual property claim may be responsible for damages, costs, or other consequences under applicable law.

21. Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate and legally required, Pleatwear may take action regarding repeated intellectual property violations associated with website content, accounts, suppliers, or contributors.

Actions may include:

  • Removing affected content.
  • Restricting access.
  • Ending relationships with parties responsible for repeated violations.

22. No Ownership Transfer

Submitting content, correspondence, or documentation as part of a claim does not transfer ownership of that material to Pleatwear.

We use submitted materials only as reasonably necessary to:

  • Review the claim.
  • Communicate about the matter.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Maintain relevant records.

23. Privacy of Claim Information

Information submitted in connection with an intellectual property claim may be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Where reasonably necessary, information may be shared with:

  • The party responsible for the disputed material.
  • Legal advisors.
  • Service providers.
  • Law enforcement.
  • Courts.
  • Regulatory authorities.

We do not intentionally disclose more information than reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

24. Confidential Information

Do not submit confidential business information, passwords, full payment credentials, or unrelated sensitive personal data unless such information is genuinely necessary for your claim.

If confidential material is necessary, clearly identify it as confidential.

25. Rights Belonging to Pleatwear

Unless otherwise stated, original content owned by Pleatwear may include:

  • Text.
  • Branding.
  • Graphics.
  • Original images.
  • Product presentation.
  • Website design.

is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized copying, commercial reproduction, or distribution may violate applicable intellectual property laws.

26. Third-Party Trademarks

Third-party names, logos, payment brands, shipping carriers, and service marks referenced on pleatwear.com remain the property of their respective owners.

Examples may include names associated with:

  • Visa.
  • Mastercard.
  • American Express.
  • Discover.
  • Diners Club.
  • Elo.
  • JCB.
  • UnionPay.
  • Shop Pay.
  • PayPal.
  • Google Pay.
  • Apple Pay.
  • Venmo.
  • USPS.
  • UPS.
  • FedEx.

Reference to a third-party brand does not imply ownership by Pleatwear.

27. No Legal Determination

Our review of an intellectual property complaint is an operational assessment based on available information.

Unless legally required, Pleatwear does not act as a court and does not make a binding legal determination regarding ownership or infringement disputes.

Parties remain free to pursue their rights through appropriate legal processes.

28. Court Orders and Legal Requests

We may comply with valid:

  • Court orders.
  • Injunctions.
  • Subpoenas.
  • Government requests.
  • Other legally binding requirements.

Any such request should be submitted through appropriate legal channels.

29. Abuse of the Reporting Process

We reserve the right to disregard or restrict abusive reporting activity, including:

  • Repeated unsupported claims.
  • Harassment.
  • Fraudulent notices.
  • Impersonation.
  • Attempts to misuse the reporting process for competitive interference.

This does not limit valid intellectual property rights.

30. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Intellectual Property Claim Policy when necessary to reflect:

  • Changes in applicable law.
  • Changes in website operations.
  • Changes in reporting procedures.
  • Changes in intellectual property compliance practices.

The latest version will be published on pleatwear.com with an updated "Last Updated" date.

31. Related Policies

This policy should be read together with other policies available on pleatwear.com, including:

  • Terms of Service.
  • DMCA Policy.
  • Disclaimer.
  • Privacy Policy.
  • Cookie Policy.

32. Contact Information

Intellectual property claims should be submitted to:

  • Store: Pleatwear
  • Website: pleatwear.com
  • Email: support@pleatwear.com
  • Address: 105 S Main St 215, West Hartford, CT 06107-2518, United States
  • Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

For efficient review, use a clear subject line such as "Intellectual Property Claim" and include all required supporting information in your notice.