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Explaining the difference between trademark and copyright protection as they apply to your business branding.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/protect/watermark-images" target="_self">How to add a visible watermark to your photos and images</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">A watermark is a faint image or text that is permanently included in the image file, marking it as your work. It is a good way to deter copying of your images as anyone seeing the image can immediately see that it is your work.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/audio_files" target="_self">Online Registration - Guide to uploading audio files</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">It is possible to upload audio files of any type but we recommend that, wherever possible, MP3 files are used as the MP3 format typically gives the best trade off between space an quality.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p06_further_tips_on_protecting_your_work" target="_self">P-06: Further copyright protection advice for clients</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Copyright protection advice for clients who have registered work. The fact sheet describes points of interest and further action that may be of additional benefit.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/copyright/p13_permission" target="_self">P-13: Obtaining permission to use copyright material</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">How to obtain permission to use copyright materials. Who to contact, when to get permission, and how to apply.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/protect/p21_protecting_ideas" target="_self">P-21: Protecting ideas</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Protecting Ideas - A factsheet looking at ideas from a copyright and intelluctual property perspective.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/protect/p23_registering_websites" target="_self">P-23: Registering websites</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">A fact sheet looking at copyright registration for websites and explaining how best to register websites.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/p24_howto_register_photography" target="_self">P-24: How to register photographic work</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Copyright registration of photographic work is simple and cost effective; photographers can submit a collection of tens, hundreds or even thousands of images for a single registration fee.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/p25_howto_register_literary" target="_self">P-25: How to register literary works</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">A literary work may be registered at any stage of development, and we recommend that your work is registered prior to submission to third parties or any online publication if at all possible...</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/p26_howto_register_artwork" target="_self">P-26: How to register artwork and design work</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">How to register artwork and designs. Money saving tips and advice on how best to register your work.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/p28_howto_register_software" target="_self">P28: Registering software apps</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">When registering copyright in software applications (apps) the most important thing to cover is the source code. You can also include any compiled executable(s) to demonstrate the finished ‘look and feel’, plus documentation, artwork, user manual, etc. that relates to the software.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/authorised_agent" target="_self">Registering on behalf of the copyright owner</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Advice for solicitors, publishers, recording companies and other agents registering copyright on behalf of the copyright owner.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/acc/online_update_sbs_guide" target="_self">Updating Your Copyright Registration Online - A Step By Step Guide</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Guidance for clients wishing to update their copyright registrations using the online system.</div> </div> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-page-entry-text"> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-title"> <a href="https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg/upload_notes" target="_self">Uploading files - help and guidance</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Guidance on uploading files using the online copyright registration facility. 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