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Threat Monitoring - LinkedIn Profile Takedown Guide

Use this guide to get an impersonating or IP-infringing LinkedIn profile removed. It covers the evidence to gather, where to file reports, and how to follow up and escalate

1) Gather Evidence (before you file)

  • Profile URL Copy the full profile URL from the browser or app share link.
  • Screenshots showing the misuse (such as name, headline, profile photo, company affiliation, posts, messages, or links implying official representation).

  • Official proof of brand or identity you control 

    • Your official website URL and contact page.

    • For trademark claims Trademark registration number, jurisdiction, owner name, and proof of registration such as a certificate or registry link.

    • For copyright claims A link to or description of the original copyrighted work and where it is officially published or authorised.

  • Contact and authority A business email address on your domain and a statement confirming you are authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder.

2) Choose the Right Reporting Path

A. Report Impersonation inside LinkedIn

  • Open the offending profile

  • Click the More or ⋯ menu

  • Select Report this profile

  • Choose Fake account or Impersonation and follow the prompts

  • Submit screenshots and links to your official channels

This is LinkedIn’s preferred path for addressing impersonation and identity misuse, and it does not require a registered IP claim.

B. File an IP Infringement report (Trademark or Copyright)

  • Use LinkedIn’s Intellectual Property reporting process if the profile misuses protected brand assets

  • For trademark misuse: Submit a trademark complaint with registration and ownership details

  • For copyright misuse:  Submit a copyright complaint with links to the original work and the infringing profile

Tip: If the profile links to phishing sites, cloned domains, or directs users to external scams, include those URLs and any evidence of customer impact.

3) How to Fill the Forms (what to say)

  • Describe the violation clearly and factually: “This profile falsely represents itself as [Brand] and uses our trademark and branding without authorisation.”
  • Identify official channels: “Our official website is [URL]. Our official LinkedIn account is [URL], if applicable.”
  • Map evidence to the misuse: “Screenshot 1 shows our logo used as the profile image. Screenshot 2 shows the bio claiming to be ‘Official [Brand] Support’.”
  • Attest authority and accuracy: Provide a monitored business email address and confirm the information is accurate, as required for IP submissions.

4) After You Report: Track, Follow Up, Escalate

  • Monitor responses: Check email confirmations or in-app notifications from LinkedIn for updates or requests for additional information.
  • Respond promptly: If LinkedIn asks for clarification or stronger evidence, reply quickly with clearer screenshots or registry links.

  • If action stalls:

    • Re-submit with more explicit evidence showing deception or consumer harm

    • Reference prior submissions if a case number is provided

    • Escalate via LinkedIn Help or Business Support channels if available

5) Internal Next Steps (recommended)

  • Maintain an “official LinkedIn accounts” page on your website and reference it in reports

  • Alert customer-facing and recruiting teams to watch for confused users or candidates

  • Record takedown activity including profile URLs, report dates, outcomes, and repeat offenders for future escalation


Sources & References

  • LinkedIn Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
    https://www.linkedin.com/legal/copyright-policy

  • Note: LinkedIn's menu labels and forms change from time to time. If a link looks different, search the Help Center for the same topic title and include the same evidence described above.