FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is copyright, and how is it different from trademarks or patents?
Copyright protects original creative works like code, text, images, video, and designs. Trademarks protect brand identifiers, and patents protect inventions.
When do I need to register a copyright?
As soon as your content is finalized and publicly used, especially before publishing or commercializing. Registration strengthens enforcement rights.
Can I copyright software code?
Yes, software source code is copyrightable. We help SaaS companies secure protection and document authorship, and ownership.
What happens if I don’t have a copyright agreement with a contractor?
They may retain ownership of the work. We help you create IP assignment and work-for-hire agreements to ensure your business owns the final product.
Can I register multiple works under one application?
In some cases, yes like a collection of blog posts or product images. We’ll help determine what qualifies for grouped registration.
Does copyright protect my UI or website design?
Portions of visual layout, graphics, and copy may be protectable. We help evaluate what’s eligible and worth registering.
What if someone copies my online content?
We can guide you through enforcement, starting with cease-and-desist letters or takedown notices (like DMCA) and escalating if needed.
Do I need to register a copyright to own one?
No ownership is automatic upon creation. But registration is required to sue for infringement or claim statutory damages in the U.S.
What if my product includes open-source or third-party content?
We help assess license terms, compliance risks, and how to blend original and external work without legal conflict.
Can I copyright product manuals or training materials?
Yes, written guides, visual instructions, and learning content are protectable. This is especially valuable for B2B SaaS and course-based businesses.
How long does a copyright last?
For individual creators, typically life + 70 years. For companies, 95–120 years, depending on how it was created. We help clarify ownership and terms.
Can I copyright content my users create on my platform?
Users typically own their own content unless your Terms of Use say otherwise. We help you draft clear platform policies and permissions.
What’s the benefit of registering copyright for a startup?
It adds enforceability, investor confidence, and valuation clarity especially when IP is tied to your product or brand.
Can I license or sell copyrighted material?
Absolutely. We help draft licensing agreements and copyright transfers for creative partnerships, marketplaces, or acquisitions.
Can I copyright a business idea?
No, ideas alone aren’t protectable. But the expression of those ideas (written materials, code, designs) can be. We help you make that distinction.
