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This should provide additional upload capacity for our clients. There may be some short term issues as we move things over, but we will be staggering the migration and diverting customers to or Cheltenham facility to keep the change over as smooth as 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/about/news_items/2023-12-01-mobile-forms-support" target="_self">2023-12-01 Mobile forms support</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Our main registration forms have recently been updated to provide better support for mobile devices.</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/about/news_items/2023-08-30-writing-cease-and-desist-letters" target="_self">2023-08-30 Writing cease and desist letters</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We have just added a guide on how to write cease and desist letters for copyright infringement. The guide includes example letters that you can adapt for your own purposes.</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/about/news_items/2023-08-14-confusion-over-scam-sites" target="_self">2023-08-14 Confusion over "scam" sites</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">It has been brought to our attention that some people are confusing our service with another site that has very bad reviews. Please be assured that we have no association with the site in question.</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/about/news_items/2023-08-11-relocation-cheltenham-server-facility" target="_self">2023-08-11 Relocation of Cheltenham server facility</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Our Cheltenham base is moving to a new location this month.</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/about/news_items/2023-07-20-under-attack" target="_self">2023-07-20 Under attack</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We are aware of a number of recent denial of service attacks targeting our systems. We apologise for any site outages during recent days, and have increased system capacity and added additional services to hopefully avoid future issues.</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/about/news_items/2023-03-24-improvements-duplicate-work-service" target="_self">2023-03-24 Improvements to duplicate work service</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We have updated the way we produce duplicate works. All duplicate works now include a verifiable digitally signed manifest to allow more thorough independent verification. We have also added a digital download option that can be used instead/as well as the traditional postal delivery methods.</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/about/news_items/2023-01-20-scam-warning" target="_self">2023-01-20 Scam warning</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We have been alerted to a number of scam emails claiming to be from us about infringement claims. If you have received a suspicious email, do not download/open any links within it.</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/about/news_items/2022-11-24-new-file-uploader-launched" target="_self">2022-11-24 New file uploader launched</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We are pleased to anounce the launch of our new and improved file uploader for online copyright registrations and registration updates. </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/about/news_items/2022-11-22-creating-tar-files" target="_self">2022-11-22 Creating TAR files</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">New page: How to create TAR files. If you have a lot of files to upload then we recommend creating a zip or tar archive containing all the files. Users of Unix base operating systems such as Mac and Linux, tar or tar/gzip may be a more familiar archive format than zip.</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/about/news_items/2022-10-13-further-postal-strike-action" target="_self">2022-10-13 Further strike action by Royal Mail workers planned</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Unfortunately there is additional strike action planned by Royal Mail staff between now and Christmas. This will inevitably lead to postal delays and lost mail. We ask for your patience and understanding during this period and advise using online services instead where 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/about/news_items/2022-09-09-royal-mail-strikes" target="_self">2022-09-30 Royal Mail strikes</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Royal Mail is expecting strikes by postal staff on 30 September and 1 October 2022. This may adversely affect delivery times and reliability of postal deliveries.</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/about/news_items/2022-09-19-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-bank-holiday" target="_self">2022-09-19 Queen Elizabeth II funeral bank holiday</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Monday September 19th 2022 is the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and has been declared a bank holiday in the UK. We will be on reduce staffing on that day, but will try to keep on top of customer submissions and enquiries as far as 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/about/news_items/2022-01-19-history-copyright-registration" target="_self">2022-01-19 History of copyright registration</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Article looking at the role and evolution of copyright registration in the UK.</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/about/news_items/2021-12-08-christmas-working-hours-and-postal-times" target="_self">2021-12-08 Christmas & New Year working hours and postal times</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Christmas & New Year working hours, processing times and postal delivery dates.</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/about/news_items/2021-09-23-quick-look-licensing" target="_self">2021-09-23 A quick look at licensing</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Article explaining how licensing and royalties 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/about/news_items/2021-05-19-corona-virus-latest" target="_self">2021-05-19 Coronavirus latest</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Current status and measures taken in relation of the COVID-19 virus outbreak.</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/about/news_items/2021-03-04-registering-scientific-papers" target="_self">2021-03-04 Registering scientific papers</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Our latest fact sheet looks at registering scientific papers, and other research documents.</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/about/news_items/2021-01-26-registering-music-fact-sheet" target="_self">2021-01-26 Registering music fact sheet</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Our latest fact sheet discusses copyright registration of music, songs and sound recordings and has some advice to save money.</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/about/news_items/2020-12-30-eu-postal-services-back-normal" target="_self">2020-12-30 EU postal services back to normal</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Royal Mail have advised that services to Europe have been reopened and are now fully operational.</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/about/news_items/2020-12-23-disruption-eu-postal-services" target="_self">2020-12-23 Disruption of EU postal services</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Royal Mail has temporarily suspended all mail services to Europe, with the exception of the Republic of Ireland. We are keeping the situation under close and constant review. </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/about/news_items/2020-12-18-photography-fact-sheet-update" target="_self">2020-12-18 Photography fact sheet update</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Our updated fact sheet for photographers explains copyright ownership and registration, the importance of contracts, the use of copyright notices and model release forms.</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/about/news_items/2020-10-21-history-copyright" target="_self">2020-10-21 History of copyright</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Our latest article 'A brief history of copyright' looks at the origins of copyright. From its roots in Greek, Roman and Jewish cultures, through the rise of movable type and the spread of the printing press, and up to the adoption of international conventions harmonising protection between countries.</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/about/news_items/2020-07-10-creating-zip-files" target="_self">2020-07-10 Creating ZIP files</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">New page: How to create ZIP files. If you have a lot of files to upload then we recommend creating a zip archive containing all the files.</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/about/news_items/2020-06-15-creating-and-protecting-logos" target="_self">2020-06-15 Creating and protecting logos</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Announcing the release of a new ‘how to’ page dealing at company logos, looking a logos from creation to long term protection. Hopefully this will be helpful to new companies and people looking to set up a new business.</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/about/news_items/2020-05-22-watermarking-photos" target="_self">2020-05-22 Watermarking photos</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We have just added a guide explaining how to add a semi-transparent watermark / copyright notice to photos and other images.</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/about/news_items/2020-04-06-video-copyright-fact-sheets" target="_self">2020-04-06 Video copyright fact sheets.</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We have just published two new fact sheets covering video copyright. One deals with copyright and legal issues affecting filmmakers, the other specifically looks at YouTube and its infringement policies.</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/about/news_items/2020-03-18-coronavirus-covid-19" target="_self">2020-03-18 Coronavirus (COVID-19)</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">If you are worried about expiring registrations and need more time to pay for your renewal, please get in touch - we will be happy to wait a bit longer.</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/about/news_items/2020-03-18_copyright_brexit" target="_self">2020-03-18 Copyright and Brexit</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">What changes will Brexit bring to UK copyright law at the end of the transition period.</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/about/news_items/2020-03-09_new_website_launched" target="_self">2020-03-09 New website launched</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">The new site is designed to be more accessible and mobile device friendly.</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/about/news_items/2014-10-15_legislation-en-htm" target="_self">2014-10-15 - Changes to UK Copyright Law</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Following on from the UK government’s acceptance of the Hargreaves report (which we commented on in August 2011), the proposed changes are now part of UK law.</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/about/news_items/2013-10-03_upload_fees-en-htm" target="_self">2013-10-03 - No more upload fees!</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Previously we applied charges to clients submitting online where they uploaded more than 10MB in a submission.</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/about/news_items/2012-08-03_scam_letters-en-htm" target="_self">2012-08-03 - Warning - faked letters claiming to come from UKCS</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">It has been brought to our attention that there are a number of scam letters circulating at the moment threatening legal action that claim to have been sent by the UKCS.</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/about/news_items/2011-08-03-gov_hargreaves-en-htm" target="_self">2011-08-03 - Government acceptance of Hargreaves report</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">In a press conference, hosted at the British Library, the government has announced its acceptance of the findings of the Hargreaves report and has released its plans to revise intellectual property legislation.</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/about/news_items/2011-03-30-dos" target="_self">2011-03-30 - Failed denial of service attempt</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We are aware that a denial of service attack on our systems has been inaccurately reported in the press.</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/about/news_items/2009-06-06-marie_curie_theatre_awards" target="_self">2009-06-06 - Marie Curie Cancer Care sponsorship</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Sponsorship and support of the Daffodil Theatre Awards.</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/about/news_items/2009-03-06-british_library" target="_self">2009-03-06 - British Library free online IP courses</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">On the 3rd March 2009, we were approached by the British Library to ask for help in promoting the free online intellectual property courses launched by the British Library Business & IP Centre.</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/about/news_items/2009-01-15-intlmaestro" target="_self">2009-01-15 - International Maestro now accepted</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We are pleased to announce that we are now able to accept International Maestro for online payments.</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/about/news_items/2008-05-23-network" target="_self">2008-05-23 - Upgrading our networks</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">We have just completed a major upgrade of our public network connectivity that has greatly increased in the capacity of all our public services.</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/about/news_items/2007-09-25-3d_secure" target="_self">2007-09-25 - Greater convenience and security</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">'3D Secure' adds another level of online security</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/about/news_items/2007-02-01-online_ordering" target="_self">2007-02-01 - Online renewal and ordering launched</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">More services go online - Online ordering and registration renewal/extension</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/about/news_items/2006-03-14-registered_labels" target="_self">2006-03-14 - Registered notice labels launched</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Launch of registered notice labels for new and existing clients. These labels are sheets of small self adhesive labels (46mm x 11mm) that state that your work is registered and the registration number, these can be affixed to your work as an extra deterrent against copyright infringement. These sheets are A4 in size and contain 84 labels.</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/about/news_items/2006-02-28-american-express-cards-accepted" target="_self">2006-02-28 - American Express cards accepted</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Copyright owners can now pay by American Express</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/about/news_items/2005-06-14-online_registration_updates" target="_self">2005-06-14 - Launch of online registration update facility</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">Following on from the recent announcement of their online copyright registration facility, the UK Copyright Service have now launched a new facility, which allows copyright owners to lodge updates to their registrations at a reduced rate, via their web site.</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/about/news_items/2005-05-18-online_registration" target="_self">2005-05-18 - Online Copyright Registration Facility</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">The UK Copyright Service / Copyright Witness has announced the launch of its long awaited online registration service for copyright works.</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/about/news_items/2004-08-01-registration_updates" target="_self">2004-08-01 - Launch of registration update facility</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">From the 1st of August 2004, the UK Copyright Service is to allow existing clients to lodge updates to existing registrations at a reduced rate.</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/about/news_items/2004-05-28-website_launch" target="_self">2004-05-28 - New web site launch</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">28th May 2004 sees the launch of the new UK Copyright Service web site, which now offers visitors more copyright information and copyright protection advice than ever before.</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/about/news_items/2004-04-06-cw_company_creation" target="_self">2004-04-06 - Copyright Witness launch</a> </div> <div class="ccm-block-page-list-description">6th April 2004 sees the first day of trading for Copyright Witness, which is set to become the international face of the UK Copyright Service.</div> </div> </div> </div><!-- end .ccm-block-page-list-pages --> </div><!-- end .ccm-block-page-list-wrapper --> </div></div> </div></div></div> </div> <div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="ccm-custom-style-container ccm-custom-style-main-5809 p-2 rounded border border-success cw_noprint cw_tags my-4" > <div class="ccm-block-tags-wrapper"> <div class="ccm-block-tags-header"> <h5>Find related pages by topic</h5> </div> <a href="/tags/tag/about our service"> <span class="ccm-block-tags-tag label">About our service</span> </a> <a href="/tags/tag/news items"> <span class="ccm-block-tags-tag label">News items</span> </a> </div> </div> </div></div></div></main> <footer id="catalyst-footer" class="catalyst-f"> <div class="catalyst-fu"> <div class="container"></div> </div> <div class="catalyst-fm"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <p><a href="/services/price_list">Price list</a></p> <p><a href="/services/info_pack">Information packs</a></p> <p><a href="/about" title="About us">About us</a></p> <p><a href="/copyright" title="Fact sheets and information pages">Fact sheets and information pages</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <p><a href="/tags/tag/How%20to%20guides" title="How to guides">How to guides</a></p> <p><a href="/tags/tag/frequent%20questions" title="Frequent questions">FAQs</a></p> <p><a href="/common/sitemap">Site map</a></p> <p><a href="/about/news_items">Latest news</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <p><a href="/services/provision_policy" title="Our service standards">Our service standards</a></p> <p><a href="/about/security-privacy" title="Security and privacy policies">Security & privacy policies</a></p> <p><a href="/about/cookie" title="Cookie policy">Cookie policy</a></p> <p><a href="/common/copyright" title="Legal notices">Legal notices</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <p><a href="/about/contact" title="Our contact details">Contact details</a></p> <p><a href="/about/link" title="Linking suggestions for webmasters">Link to us</a></p> <p>Follow us on<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ukcopyrightservice/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Like/Follow us on Facebook"><i class="fab fa-facebook-square fa-2x align-middle"></i> Facebook</a><br /> <a href="https://twitter.com/UKCS_Copyright" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Follow us on Twitter"><i class="fab fa-twitter-square fa-2x align-middle"></i> Twitter</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="catalyst-fl"> <div class="container"> <p>Copyright © 2000-2024 Copyright Witness Ltd.</p> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="/packages/corebsp_catalyst/themes/corebsp_catalyst/js/catalyst-v.5d71470113491e277be6.js"></script> <script src="/packages/corebsp_catalyst/themes/corebsp_catalyst/js/catalyst.99201f59910142bdaf1e.js"></script> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="/packages/cspa_security/js/cspa_security-v.9596c3bb6c088c33a63b.js?ccm_nocache=1f3093d8c37aec2a47f4adabe00aaad4cc453fca"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/packages/cspa_security/js/cspa_security.c7a588750e60fc03b46b.js?ccm_nocache=1f3093d8c37aec2a47f4adabe00aaad4cc453fca"></script> </body> </html>