Intellectual property in ads: logos, music and brand names

An ad that uses someone else's logo, music or brand name can be rejected, and a rights holder can report it. Use your own assets, or content you have the right to use, and keep proof of that right.

By the Ad Account Unban team · Published 29 October 2026 · Last updated 29 October 2026

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Common triggers

A competitor's name in headlines.
Music added from a popular track.
A celebrity image.
A logo placed to suggest endorsement.

Keep

A licence or written permission.
Source files for images.
Dates and names.

If reported

Check whether the claim is valid. If it is, remove the asset. If not, use the dispute option shown.

Official sources

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ad Account Unban is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Can I compare myself with a competitor?

Fair comparison is allowed in some forms. Read the standards.

Do stock images cover me?

Check the licence terms.

What if I resell branded goods?

Rules exist for that. Read them first.

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