Use Case

Brand & IP Monitoring

Protect your brand by capturing timestamped evidence of unauthorized logo use, trademark infringement, and counterfeit listings for legal enforcement.

Overview

Counterfeit products, unauthorized resellers, and trademark infringement erode revenue and reputation. Screenshotly turns brand-protection alerts into legally defensible evidence packages — timestamped, full-page screenshots with URL metadata that hold up in enforcement proceedings.

Connect Google Alerts, brand-protection services, or marketplace scrapers to trigger automatic captures whenever a suspected violation surfaces. Each screenshot records the exact page state along with the URL, timestamp, and HTTP metadata you need for takedown requests or litigation.

Legal teams compile evidence portfolios across dozens of infringing sites. Brand protection agencies document patterns of repeat offenders. E-commerce brands scan Amazon, eBay, and Etsy listings for counterfeits and capture the proof before listings disappear. Track enforcement outcomes over time to demonstrate ROI on brand protection efforts.

Key Benefits

Document brand violations with timestamped screenshots

Create evidence packages for legal teams

Monitor marketplace listings for counterfeits

Track unauthorized use of logos and assets

Results You Can Expect

Timestamped

legal-grade evidence

Full page

complete documentation

Automated

evidence collection

How It Works

Set up brand monitoring alerts (Google Alerts, brand protection tools)

When an alert fires, capture the violating page

Store screenshots with metadata (timestamp, URL, IP)

Compile evidence packages for enforcement

Track resolution and follow-up captures

Code Example

// Capture brand violation evidence
const documentViolation = async (violatingUrl) => {
  const evidence = await fetch('https://api.screenshotly.app/screenshot', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      url: violatingUrl,
      device: 'desktop',
      format: 'png',
      fullPage: true,
      delay: 3000, // Ensure page fully loads
    }),
  });
  
  // Store with metadata for legal use
  await storeEvidence({
    screenshot: evidence,
    url: violatingUrl,
    capturedAt: new Date().toISOString(),
    caseId: generateCaseId(),
  });
};

Frequently Asked Questions

Are screenshots legally admissible as evidence of brand infringement?

Timestamped full-page screenshots with URL metadata are widely accepted as evidence. Strengthen your case by capturing HTTP response headers, storing screenshots in tamper-proof storage, and using consistent naming conventions.

How do I automate brand monitoring with screenshots?

Connect Google Alerts or a brand monitoring service to a webhook that triggers Screenshotly API calls. When a new mention is detected, automatically capture the page and store the evidence with metadata.

Can I monitor marketplace listings for counterfeit products?

Yes. Feed marketplace search result URLs (Amazon, eBay, Etsy) into the API to capture listings. Use AI vision analysis on the screenshots to identify unauthorized use of your brand name, logo, or product images.

What metadata should I store alongside brand monitoring screenshots?

Store the full URL, capture timestamp (ISO 8601), HTTP status code, page title, IP address of the server, and a SHA-256 hash of the screenshot file. This creates a complete evidence chain for legal proceedings.

Want a step-by-step walkthrough?

Read: Website Monitoring Screenshots Guide →

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