Knowledgebase

Copyright and names: Understanding the rules covering names, why copyright does not apply, and what protection is available
Copyright titles: Understanding the rules covering names, why copyright does not apply, and what protection is available
How to obtain permission to use copyright materials. Who to contact, when to get permission, and how to apply.
Domain Names: Understanding the rules covering names, why copyright does not apply, and what protection is available
We are often asked if it is possible to copyright ideas or protect concepts. This page explains what can and cannot be protected.
Registration guidance - registering a number of related items as a single collective copyright work.
Registration guidance. Registering copyright works written by many authors - i.e. musical bands or groups.
How to contact us for registration advice and answers for many common questions
Occasionally people do run into difficulties uploading their work. This page is based on the reported issues and provides some options to try if you run into problems.
How to register an update to an existing copyright registration.
For maximum protection, registration should be carried out before the work becomes available for others to see; i.e. before you publish your work online, or send it to publishers, agents, etc.