Summary
Documentation restructured and clarified: added section headers, expanded instructions for creating IPPC organizations, and detailed IRS document types accepted for business identity verification. No new requirements introduced.
Why it matters
Improved navigation and clearer instructions help sellers complete IPPC organization setup and identity verification more accurately. Enhanced documentation reduces confusion but does not alter underlying eligibility or compliance obligations already in effect.
Recommended action
Review updated documentation to familiarize team with clearer organization creation steps and accepted IRS document types. No policy compliance changes required; existing IPPC submission practices remain valid.
Creating a New Organization Click Create Seller Organization.
Click Create Seller Organization.
Important:
This option is only available when you sign up for IPPC by syncing your Tik Tok Shop seller account.
Click Create New Organization when clicking on your name in the top right corner.
Verifying Your Identity Click Enterprise if the IP asset you want to protect is owned by a business entity.
Click Enterprise if the IP asset you want to protect is owned by a business entity.
Note:
We accept the following types of Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-issued documents as proof of the business' identity: Business License Certificate of Incorporation Certificate of Good Standing Letter regarding the assignment of an Employer Identification Number (EIN)IRS 147 CIRS 252 CIRS CP 575 AIRS CP 575 BIRS CP 575 GIRS CP 575 E
Creating a New Organization Click Create Seller Organization.
Affects: Seller
