Copyright infringement on freepik.com (what to do?)

[arsena]

The Freepik user /author/asprinter470 stole 200+ vector images from creazilla and sells them breaching Creazilla Open License.

I’ve asked freepik to remove Creazilla’s images from their site. After 2–3 emails someone from Copyright team finally responded that they are looking into the problem. 3 weeks later nothing was done and silence from Freepik.. What would you advise me to do next?

Here is an example of original source of the content on creazilla.com and stolen image on Freepik: Creazilla /media/vector/852/andean-condor Freepik /premium-vector/anden-condor_57407642.htm#fromView=author&page=1&position=1&uuid=9f8dc515-4597-4bf4-bbae-48e45907864b

 

[hipcat]

The company is based in Spain and hides their Whois info, which is shady for any company wanted to be seen as reputable, but their hosting servers are on American soil, so send a DMCA takedown notice directly to the hosting company as they have no choice but to respond, since it's a breach of U.S. law.

I've both sent and received takedown notices, so I know they are effective and can bring an entire site down.

Good luck!

 

[ashleydent4u]

It’s frustrating when platforms don’t take quick action on copyright violations. Since Freepik has been unresponsive, your next step could be to escalate the issue. Try sending a follow-up email, emphasizing the legal implications and potential damage to their reputation if they don't comply. You could also consider filing a formal Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request, which might prompt a quicker response. If that doesn’t work, you might want to consult a copyright attorney for further advice, or even alert Creazilla’s legal team, who may be able to pursue the issue more effectively.