App Store IP Takedown

A Checklist for Apple App Store & Google Play IP Enforcement

App listings are removed within hours. Evidence must be captured before the report is filed.

Identify and document the infringing app listing — Bundle ID, package name
Document trademark infringement — app name, icon, description text
Capture in-app infringement evidence — screen recording methodology
Preserve evidence of the developer — profile, other apps, contact details
Prepare and submit the IP report — Apple and Google specific forms
Monitor for reappearance and variants — keyword and visual monitoring

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Bundle ID

Apple identifier

Apple App Store enforcement requires the Bundle ID — visible in the App Store URL — as the primary identifier. Without it, reports cannot be linked to the specific app.

Package

Google Play identifier

Google Play enforcement requires the package name (com.developer.appname) from the Play Store URL. This is distinct from the app display name and is required for all reports.

APK

Forensic analysis target

For technical copying claims — copied code, assets, or UI — the APK or IPA file can be downloaded for forensic analysis by a technical expert.

Key Principle

App store listings are removed within hours of a successful IP report — and cannot be recovered after removal. The complete listing, developer profile, screenshots, and description must be captured before any report is filed.

What's Inside

7 steps for app store IP enforcement.

I Identify and Document the Infringing App Listing — Bundle ID, package name

II Document Trademark Infringement — app name, icon, description text

III Document Copyright Infringement — copied UI, artwork, content

IV Capture In-App Infringement Evidence — screen recording methodology

V Prepare and Submit the IP Report — Apple and Google specific forms

VI Preserve Evidence of the Developer — profile, other apps, contact details

VII Monitor for Reappearance and Variants — keyword and visual monitoring