How to claim in Google for Duplicate Design Layout?

[RuchiPardal]

Hi,

Someone has copied our website design layout and I want to claim in Google. Can you guys suggest me the options to report in Google as like DMCA for content OR we can claim in DMCA for design as well? Please guide and provide me the steps.

How can we deal with duplicate website theme?

[SebastianCowie]

If your theme is your property i.e custom design then I'd recommend you start by e-mailing the website and asking them to remove your property, then send a DMCA to their host. Finally if all else fails one to Google but be sure you've got proof that you own the design in question.

You can read more about the DMCA rules for Web Designs here - http://www.digital-web.com/articles/dmca_and_take_down_notices/