Is Protect My Work a scam?

No — Protect My Work is a legitimate copyright protection service used by creators worldwide.

• Protect My Work was registered as a company with Companies House in the UK on 23rd January 2002. Company Number: 04358873
• Protect My Work is registered for VAT with HMRC. Registration Number: 314566507. Check on HMRC Website Here

Protect My Work helps individuals and businesses prove ownership of their original work by providing independently timestamped certificates with cryptographic file verification. The service is used across 182 countries and supports a wide range of creative industries.

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Media Coverage and Public Reviews

Protect My Work has been discussed and reviewed publicly, including the following videos:

Established and Referenced Since 2005

Protect My Work has been referenced in industry publications, including:

• Design Week | [PDF Version]
• How To Copyright Your Book Fast, Easily And Cheaply
• Protect Intellectual Property on Your Website
• You’ve Created Your Product and Brand – Now Protect It
• Who Owns the Story? Why IP Protection Is a Must for Authors
• Is Your Business Protected From All Angles? Now Is The Time To Fix It
• The top 11 company assets entrepreneurs should know about
• How to Train AI Tools to Understand Your Startup’s Tech
• Protecting your Intellectual Property as a Photographer
• How Do You Prove It?
• Protect My Work Publishing Guide

Real Use Cases

Protect My Work certificates have been used in real situations including:

• Providing proof of ownership to Amazon KDP
• Removing infringing content from online platforms
• Supporting disputes over copied designs and content

Why do people ask if Protect My Work is a scam?

Confusion often arises because copyright law is widely misunderstood.

Many people are aware that copyright exists automatically — but proving ownership is still essential.

Copyright is automatic. Proof is not.

In the UK and EU, there is no centralised government copyright registry. Because of this, creators must rely on evidence to prove ownership if a dispute arises.

The European Union acknowledges that using a dedicated copyright service provider can help establish proof of existence at a specific point in time:

In the US, the US Copyright Office is the main government agency for registering copyright. However, registration is not mandatory unless you intend to bring a lawsuit in a US federal court:

There are also practical limitations:

• Registration takes months to process
• Applications are often not accepted as proof while still pending by platforms such as Amazon KDP
• This can leave creators in limbo while waiting for confirmation:
  
• Delays can be extended further by all-to-common US government shutdowns

Why you need Protect My Work

Protect My Work does not “create” copyright.

It provides independent, time-stamped evidence to support your ownership — helping you demonstrate when your work existed and that you are the orginal rights owner.

Ownership is automatic. Proof is not.