Copyright

Whether you’re a writer, designer, or building an app, understanding copyright law is essential. Without this legal protection, you could end up seeing your work stolen and replicated somewhere else.

These tools will help you get educated and keep your intellectual property safe.

Someone carrying your work off as their own is far from ideal. Protect My Work helps you deter people from copying your work, and prove it’s yours.

Who’s it for?

Freelance designers, copywriters, developers, composers, photographers, etc.

Good bits

• Perfect for all kinds of freelancers, whether you compose music or create logos.
• Your work will get a digital reference number so there’s an official record it belongs to you.
• Get a free affidavit with your membership in case you have to take legal action in the future.

Not so good bits

• You’ll have to pursue any copyright theft cases yourself. Protect My Work just gives you the proof.

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Prices: £33 for the year (not including VAT).

You can protect your first 5 pieces for free!

Sometimes the most official place to get advice is the best. Gov.UK has all the patenting and trademarking information you could ever need, and gives you easy access to its databases.

Who’s it for?

Freelancers and small businesses looking for the most reliable copyright and trademark advice.

Good bits

• Learn how to patent and renew patents.
• You can trust the information is accurate and up-to-date.
• It’s divided into clear sections so you can pick and choose what you want to read about.

Not so good bits

• You’ll definitely know more about copyright, but putting it into practice is up to you.

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Prices: It’s free!

Patenting and trademarking can carry a high price, but this advice is completely free.