Copyright Law

Understanding your rights as a creator - and how ProofIt strengthens them.

What is Copyright Law?

Copyright law gives the creator of original work the automatic legal right to control who can copy, share, or profit from it. This applies to creative works (art, music, photography, design), technical works (code, databases, research), and even websites.

While every country has its own copyright laws, most recognize automatic protection without registration. You don’t need to file anything with the government—but if a dispute arises, you must prove ownership.

International Copyright Protection

Thanks to the Berne Convention, signed by more than 181 countries, creators enjoy international recognition of their copyright. This means your work is legally protected across borders, as long as you can prove it’s yours.

Three Basic Principles of the Berne Convention

National Treatment: Your work is protected abroad as if it were created locally.

Automatic Protection: No registration needed - protection begins at creation.

Independence: Your rights exist regardless of protection in the country of origin.

Why Proof Alone is Not Enough

Even though copyright is automatic, enforcement requires clear evidence of authorship. Many creators lose disputes because they cannot prove when they created their work or that they are the true author.

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“Poor man’s copyright” (mailing work to yourself) is unreliable and often rejected in court.

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Screenshots, emails, or file dates can be challenged or manipulated.

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Without solid proof, stolen websites, product images, or code can stay online despite your claims.

How ProofIt Strengthens Your Rights

ProofIt creates a court-ready digital certificate that removes doubt.

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Instant Timestamping : Every upload generates a cryptographic fingerprint of your file and a blockchain timestamp proving when it was created.

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Immutable Blockchain Record : Entries cannot be altered, deleted, or faked..

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Court-Admissible Evidence : Certificates provide legally recognized proof in disputes, takedowns, and lawsuits.

Enforcing Copyright With ProofIt

With your ProofIt certificate, you gain the power to act quickly against infringement:

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Website & Content Theft : Use your certificate to prove originality and demand takedown of copied websites, blogs, or articles.

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Stolen Product Images : Present your ProofIt certificate to platforms like Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba to have fake listings removed.

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Social Media & Search Engines : File DMCA and EU copyright directive notices to remove infringing content from Google, Facebook, Instagram, and more.

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Legal Disputes : Present your ProofIt certificate as trusted evidence of authorship in court proceedings.

Why Creators & Businesses Choose ProofIt

Peace of Mind

Your work is instantly protected with a verifiable timestamp.

Global Protection

Recognized in over 181 countries under international copyright law.

Practical Enforcement

Certificates give you the leverage needed to remove stolen content and prove ownership.

How is ProofIt different from 'poor man’s copyright'?

Mailing work to yourself or saving files with dates is unreliable and often rejected in disputes. ProofIt uses blockchain timestamps that cannot be altered or faked, ensuring global credibility.

Can ProofIt certificates be used for DMCA or international takedowns?

Yes. ProofIt certificates provide the evidence required by platforms and hosting providers for copyright claims, including DMCA notices, EU copyright directives, and other international processes.

Does ProofIt replace official copyright registration in the U.S. or other countries that have it?

Not entirely. In some countries (like the U.S.), registering with the Copyright Office may offer additional remedies in court. However, ProofIt provides immediate global protection without waiting for government processing. And will represent a stronger case in any court.

Is blockchain evidence legally recognized worldwide?

Yes. Courts across many jurisdictions accept blockchain timestamps and cryptographic proof as admissible evidence, particularly when supported by international copyright treaties such as the Berne Convention, which unites more than 181 member countries.