Copyright
What is copyright?
Copyright is a legal concept that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to use and distribute it.
It is granted to authors, artists, musicians and other creators of original works of authorship, including literary, musical, artistic and other intellectual works.
It provides a legal framework for the protection of creative works, allowing creators to control the use and distribution of their creations.
Copyright law grants the owner the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, display or publicly perform the work. This prevents unauthorised use and plagiarism, thus protecting the integrity of creative works and ensuring proper recognition for creators.
How to register a copyright?
First you must log in to our registration application. Once inside, you can immediately start your registration. Below we explain step by step how to register:
1️⃣ Choose a category
It is very important to define the category in which you want to register your work, choose one of the options on the form.
2️⃣ Choose a title for your work
You must fill in the text field corresponding to the title or name of your creation.
3️⃣ Select a file from your device
Select the file you wish to register from your device. An encrypted file ID is instantly generated that is unique to your work.
4️⃣ Enter the participants and their roles
Enter the information of the participants who have authorship over the work. Include the role or role that each participant played, and add their name, country of origin and national ID number. You can add as many participants as you wish.
5️⃣ Review and submit
When you have checked that everything is correct, click on the "Submit" button to start the validation process.
A final confirmation message will appear on your screen, click "OK" and you are done.
The registration will be processed immediately.
🎉 Congratulations!
Your registration will start validating, you can check the status of your registrations by accessing the "My certificates" section on the main registration page.
This validation and registration process can take 20 minutes on average. Depending on server traffic, this process can be almost instantaneous or take longer than expected.
Once the registration process is completed, you can download the certificate or access it at any time from your enotar.io application.
Proof of Authorship
enotar.io issues proofs of authorship or certificates that meet the requirements of all international copyright conventions.
They contain all the information related to the work, such as title, participants, nationalities of the participants, identification numbers, as well as a detailed explanation of the application of the technology, a timestamp and the technical specifications of the registration on a public blockchain.
Advantages of enotar.io proofs of authorship or certificates
✅ Certificates do not expire.
Certificates will be available forever in your enotar.io account.
✅ Easily share them via a link
As a unique link is generated for each certificate, you can share it with anyone you want. It's a quick and easy way to show your achievements to colleagues, friends, partners or employers.
✅ Share them on social networks
Proud of your achievements? Show them to everyone! You can share your certificates directly on your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media profiles with just one click.
✅ Download them at any time
If you need a copy of your certificates, you can easily download them in PDF format for saving, printing or emailing.
Categories and file formats
In this section, we will introduce you to the categories of the different types of copyright that can be registered on enotar.io and the recommended digital file formats.
🎵 Music
Register any type of musical or sound work such as scores, lyrics, audios, compositions, arrangements, demos, rehearsals or participation in projects.
Some examples of recommended formats are: MP3, WAV, AIFF, PDF (for scores). It is not recommended to use files that are constantly changing or updated such as ProTools, Cubase, Ableton, Logic Pro, FL Studio, etc... sessions.
📝 Literature and research
You can register any type of literary work such as literature, novels, poetry, essays, short stories, screenplays, translations, articles, news, anthologies and academic research.
Examples of recommended formats are PDF, TXT. It is not recommended to use files that are constantly changing or being updated such as Microsoft Word sessions, Google Docs, Scrivener, Ulysses, etc...
📐 Design
Protect all your visual artwork, such as fashion design, architectural design, graphic design, industrial design, jewellery design or any other type of original design.
Some examples of recommended formats to register are: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, EPS. It is not advisable to use files that are constantly changing or updating such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, InDesign, etc...
🎬 Audiovisual
If you work in audiovisual production you have the opportunity to protect works such as films, documentaries, short films, animations, scripts, storyboards, music videos, entertainment videos, comedies and choreographies.
Some examples of recommended formats are: MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV. It is not recommended to use files that are constantly changing or being updated such as DaVinci Resolve sessions, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Avid Media Composer, etc...
💻 Code
If you work in the field of software development and digital products you can also protect your work, to register the code it is recommended to take the root directory of the project and convert it into a ZIP file or similar in order to unify the source code in a single file.
🎨 Art
Record a wide range of visual artworks, including paintings, sculptures and prints.
Recommended file formats are JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF and EPS. We do not recommend registering files subject to constant changes or updates, such as PhotoShop sessions, Illustrator, Corel Draw, InDesign, etc.
🏞️ Photography
Preserve the essence of your visual storytelling with enotar.io by registering your photographic works. From captivating snapshots to thought-provoking compositions, safeguard your creative vision.
Recommended file formats are JPG, PNG, TIFF, etc. Avoid constantly changing files, such as edits in progress in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or other photo editing tools.
Add new versions or addenda
An addendum refers to an additional document that is attached or added to the copyright registrations. These additional documents can be used to provide further details or evidence relating to specific terms or conditions.
Some types of addenda that may be added to a document are:
Versions
A version usually refers to a specific edition or iteration of a legal document or contract. Each version of a legal document represents a particular point in time and may contain unique terms or provisions that distinguish it from other versions. It can also be used to add versions to a design, new versions of a musical work, etc.
Addenda
An addendum is a document that is added to an existing contract or agreement to modify or supplement its terms. It is essentially an expansion of the original contract and can be used to add new terms, revise existing terms or clarify certain provisions.
Confidentiality agreements
Confidentiality agreements are often used in business, legal and employment contexts to protect trade secrets, sensitive information and other confidential information. The agreement usually specifies what information is considered confidential.
How to add appends to my registrations?
1️⃣ Select the category that represents your work.
2️⃣ Select the record you need to add something new to. You can only select one at a time.
3️⃣ You must select the file containing the new version, addendum or agreement from your device.
4️⃣ Choose a reference name, this can be constituted by a word, number, phrase or expression that serves to identify the registered file.
5️⃣ When you have checked that everything is correct, click on the "Submit" button to start the validation process.
A final confirmation message will appear on your screen, click "OK" and your registration will be processed immediately.
🎉 Congratulations!
Your registration is being validated, you can check the status of your registrations by accessing the "My certificates" section on the main registration page.
This validation and registration process can take 20 minutes on average. Depending on server traffic, this process can be almost instantaneous or take longer than expected.
Once the registration process is completed, you can download the certificate or access it at any time from your enotar.io application.