Summary
IPPC guide restructured with added summary section and expanded formatting. No new requirements; clarifies existing IP registration, infringement search, and complaint tracking capabilities with improved visual hierarchy and actionable steps.
Why it matters
Presentation-only update. The substantive IPPC processes (document upload, KYC, organization creation, complaint management) remain unchanged. Sellers face no new obligations or deadlines from this reformatting, though clearer layout may improve voluntary IPPC adoption rates.
Recommended action
No immediate action required. Review the restructured guide if your team manages IP compliance, but no policy behavior change is mandated by this update.
The Intellectual Property Protection Center (IPPC) - How To Use It 06/16/2026 Summary One-line takeaway: IPPC helps rights owners register IP, find infringements, and manage complaints on Tik Tok Shop.
Register their IP assets (by submitting relevant documents, registrations, certifications, etc.) Search Tik Tok Shop products, videos, and LIVES to identify possible IP infringements Submit and track the progress of their complaints about possible IP our Intellectual Property Policy for more information on how we protect IP rights on our platform.
Affects: Seller
Easy Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Verification: You can upload, verify, and store your IP documents on the IPPC.
To save time and reduce manual effort, these documents can easily be referenced whenever you need to report a product, video, or LIVE for infringement.
All-In-One Complaint Management: The IPPC lets you submit, track, search, and review complaints all in one place.
Faster Processing: Your documents in the IPPC help speed up the review process when you report a product, video, or LIVE for infringement, saving you time!
Core Value/Change:
① Store and verify IP documents ② Search products, videos, and livestreams for infringement ③ Submit and track complaints in one platform Seller Benefit: ① Faster review using saved IP documents ② Less manual effort for repeat complaints ③ Sync brand authorizations via Seller Center Actionable Steps: ① Upload IP documents on IP Management ② Identify possible infringements ③ Manage complaint progress on Complaint Management Immediate next action: Upload IP assets to IPPC What is the Intellectual Property Protection Center (IPPC)?
This replaces the usual email confirming receipt of your complaint, which offers no path for follow-up.
The Intellectual Property Protection Center (IPPC) - How To Use It 06/16/2026 Summary One-line takeaway: IPPC helps rights owners register IP, find infringements, and manage complaints on Tik Tok Shop.
Register their IP assets (by submitting relevant documents, registrations, certifications, etc.) Search Tik Tok Shop products, videos, and LIVES to identify possible IP infringements Submit and track the progress of their complaints about possible IP infringements Read our Intellectual Property Policy for more information on how we protect IP rights on our platform.
Easy Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Verification: You can upload, verify, and store your IP documents on the IPPC.
To save time and reduce manual effort, these documents can easily be referenced whenever you need to report a product, video, or LIVE for infringement.
All-In-One Complaint Management: The IPPC lets you submit, track, search, and review complaints all in one place.
Faster Processing: Your documents in the IPPC help speed up the review process when you report a product, video, or LIVE for infringement, saving you time!
The IPPC is a platform for Intellectual Property (IP) rights owners to protect their IP assets on Tik Tok Shop.
Overall User Flow