The UK Copyright Service
Fast, affordable, world-wide copyright registration for your work
Online registration is quick and easy from only £8.50 per year!*
Enter your contact details
Enter your work's details
Upload your work
Pay
That's it!
You are protected!
Protect your copyright work for a single payment of
£85.00 for 10 years or £51.00 for 5 years
when you register your work online.
*10 year cover works out at £8.50 per year & 5 year cover works out at £10.20 per year.
Our update service also allows you to add to your work at a reduced rate as it evolves over time.
You can include any number of files, up to 20GB in total, in a single deposit.
Strong protection
Tamper proof evidence of your copyright claim.
Easier and quicker to prove a claim in future infringement disputes.
Fast & Secure
Immediate protection for your work with our online service.
All data that you provide is treated as strictly confidential.
All types of works
Artwork, Adverts, Books, Cartoons, Designs, Films, Games, Leaflets, Logos, Lyrics, Manuals, Maps, Music, Paintings, Photos, Poems, Packaging, Scripts, Sculpture, Software, TV shows, Websites, and many more ...
International
International conventions for intellectual property rights (the Berne Convention, TRIPS, etc.) ensure that your copyright works are protected across the world.
How does our service work?
In the event of an infringement, proving copyright can be a difficult matter.
Our independent witnessing service ensures you have strong independent evidence to help you prove ownership in case of disputes.
Do you need to register?
Unsure if your work can be registered?
Our quick and easy self assessment questionnaire will help you determine if copyright applies and whether registration is recommended for your particular work.
Why choose our service?
Trusted by tens of thousands of individuals and organisations of all sizes all over the world.
With over 20 years experience, our unrivalled standards ensure the strongest evidence and best possible service.
Already a client?
Welcome back! Here are some links to start you on your way.
Transfer registration
Copyright owner changed?
Transfer your registration to the new owner.
Certificates & labels
Need paper certificates or registered notice labels for a registration you have made?
Learn about copyright
Information pages and fact-sheets covering a wide range of intellectual property topics, including:
- Copyright law and international conventions
- Advice on how to protect your work
- How to use copyright notices
- How to deal with copyright infringement and plagiarism
- Specific advice for writers, musicians, artists, web designers, etc.