What is a copyright symbol and when do I need to use it?

A copyright symbol is a symbol used to represent the ownership of a piece of intellectual property. In the United States, this symbol is the letter “C” in a circle. It appears like this: ©. In Delaware, the copyright symbol is used to identify a work that has been copyrighted. Copyright law protects a person’s original work from being copied or adapted without their permission. When the copyright symbol is present, it tells other people that the work is copyrighted, and that permission must be obtained if they want to use it. Using the copyright symbol is not required in order to have the protection of copyright law. However, it is good practice to use it when you wish to copyright a work. By displaying the copyright symbol on the work, it indicates to others that the work is protected under copyright law, and that the copyright owner may file a lawsuit to protect their rights. The copyright symbol should be used in conjunction with the year of publication, and the name of the copyright holder. For example: © 2020 John Doe. This will give the copyright holder the most protection possible. In Delaware, copyright law is handled by the state’s Department of Justice. You can find more information about copyright law, and how to register a copyright, on their website.

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