Copyright Explained

Many people are unsure about Copyright Law and so we would like to inform you about some basic principles of copyright.

Firstly, you cannot buy a copyright. Copyright does NOT come into existence by registering something. The law states that copyright exists from the moment your work is put into a tangible form. e.g. a computer file, a printed document, a USB backup etc. Once you've done this, then you've legally become the copyright holder.

Why register your work?

Registering your work with Copyright House gives you physical proof that you were in possession of a particular work at a certain date and time. If anyone else registers that work or claims to be the creator of it at a later date, you have objective proof of your registration.

What if someone copies my work?

If somebody publishes your work online, we can issue, free of charge, an official DMCA Take Down Notice to the Internet Service Provider and the owner of the website where your content has been posted illegally.

If someone infringes your work offline then we can help you by contacting them and their publisher to stop the infringer using your work without your consent.

About Copyright House

Copyright House is a private limited company registered in the UK in 2009. We currently operate in 40 countries worldwide. Total number of registered works: more than 254,000 worldwide

What you get when you register your works with Copyright House

• Your files are uploaded through a secure private server using a highly secure SSL Certificate.
• These files are then downloaded, encrypted and stored in fire-proof data safes.
• All registered works are deposited with a Notary of Public.
• Every 3 years we make an extra backup of all registered works to prevent data loss.
• Our affordable subscription packages allow UNLIMITED REGISTRATIONS at any time at no extra cost.
• There are no hidden charges, you just pay for your subscription and are allowed to register as many works and updates as you need.
• We issue a free certificate of registration for each registered work and provide a certified affidavit if necessary. (Terms and Conditions Apply)
• We issue free official DMCA notices in the case of online plagiarism
• Registrations are listed free of charge in the Copyright House ® Directory of Registered Works. (Unless you choose to opt out)

Can I register my songs after publishing them on the web?

You can, but it's better to register your songs, artworks, photos, designs or books before you publish them. You may be tempted to show your work on the internet as soon as you've created it. However, you could discover that someone has copied your work and sold it without honouring you. It's not always easy to prove copyright ownership without proof of registration. That's why we always advise you to FIRST register your work BEFORE you make it public.

Is my copyright valid internationally?

Yes, your copyright is valid in nearly all the countries of the world. It is valid in the countries who are signatories of the "Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works".

How does Copyright House compare to other Copyright Services?

You may have come across other copyright registration services which do not store a real copy of your work. Copyright House, however, stores real copies of your work in secure data safes so that the genuine work can be retrieved in the case of a copyright dispute.

Why Choose Copyright House?

By registering your copyright with Copyright House, you'll have an independent third-party helping you prove your copyright ownership.
One of the many benefits of registering your copyright with Copyright House is that we actually hold a genuine copy of your work. In the case of an infringement, we not only have the data to prove that you have registered your copyright of the work and the date when you registered the work in question, but we also have physical evidence to back it up.
At Copyright House we provide a dedicated secure server for your uploaded files, your files are quickly removed from our server and stored in fire-proof data safes, your copyright will be valid in all the Berne Convention's member countries worldwide, one fee is all you pay, the list goes on and on. To find out even more reasons why you should register your work with Copyright House, please visit our why choose Copyright House page.

Can I register everything I want e.g. logos, manuscripts, images etc?

Yes, you can register logos, manuscripts and images. However, if you would like to protect a name which you may have in the logo, then you would need a trade mark for that. Trademark House can register your trading name. Please contact us for more information.

How about the affidavit and certificates?

In the case of infringement of your work, if legal action is needed, Copyright House can provide an affidavit (Terms apply). An affidavit is an official document signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths and a Solicitor. The need for affidavits has become less thanks to the DMCA law which allows us to issue DMCA take-down notices on your behalf. We do not charge you for sending DMCA take-down notices. Immediately after every uploaded file in your secure upload area you can download the particular certificate of registration for that file. The certificate shows: your name, company name (if applicable), username, title of registered work, file name, file size, registration ID, date and time of registration, security code and any other information you have given about the registered work.