Funko: One of our brand protection partners identified a page on Itch.io imitating Funko Fusion. A takedown request was issued to address this specific page. Funko did not request a takedown of Itch

Maybe hire better protection partners?

Damage control from the PR team shouldn’t be allowed to fix this. Publicly name the “protection partner,” publicly end their contract, apologize, and develop a transparency plan going forward.

Then don't issue a takedown request at the registrar.