Copyright your software
In today’s tech-driven world, a growing number of people are creating software—some earning substantial profit from their work. The proliferation of smartphones and tablets has fueled a massive demand for apps and other software that power these devices. Whether you’ve developed a mobile game or cutting-edge video editing software, copyright law is your strongest shield. Your software took considerable effort to build, and according to UK copyright law, you deserve exclusive rights to benefit from it.
In the United Kingdom, your software automatically qualifies for copyright protection if it is sufficiently original and not simply derived from someone else’s work. However, protecting your rights in practice requires you to prove both authorship and the date your software was created—particularly if another party attempts to copy or claim your work. A reliable method to safeguard yourself is by registering your software and making a copyright deposit, thereby establishing you as the legal owner and documenting its date of creation.
How To Protect Your Software
When you register and make a copyright deposit of your software through Copyright.uk, your protection is immediate. This step confirms a precise creation date for your software and serves as priority of copyright. Because this record is unalterable, it offers incontestable proof of your claim. In effect, the deposit stands as an official testimony to your proprietary rights over your software and its design.
Once you file for copyright protection, it remains valid for the duration of your lifetime—and beyond. Your deposited software is maintained by legally bound officials who are required to preserve all submissions securely, making them indisputable in legal proceedings. Moreover, your protection extends far beyond the UK. Upon depositing your software in the UK with Copyright.uk, it’s automatically recognized in all 171 countries that adhere to the Berne Convention. In a world where software is shared, uploaded, and downloaded instantly across borders, this global protection is invaluable.