Knowledge Base

Answers to our most frequent questions

Copyright titles: Understanding the rules covering names, why copyright does not apply, and what protection is available
Copyright and names: Understanding the rules covering names, why copyright does not apply, and what protection is available
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.
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.
Registration guidance. Registering copyright works written by many authors - i.e. musical bands or groups.
Registration guidance - registering a number of related items as a single collective copyright work.
How to register an update to an existing copyright registration.
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.