A copyright owner must place a © or an ® on the work to have the work protected from copyright infringement.

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A copyright owner does not need to place a © or an ® on the work for it to be protected from copyright infringement. The work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is created and fixed in a tangible form. However, using the © symbol or registering the copyright can provide additional legal protection and benefits.

A Copyright Owner Must Place a © or an ®