Can I use the © copyright symbol on my original work?

Yes — you can use the copyright symbol (©) freely on your original work.

Copyright exists automatically when you create original work, so using the © symbol is not required, but it helps signal ownership and can act as a deterrent against copying.

If you register your work with Protect My Work, you'll receive a copyright deterrent notice that you can add to your work. It will take the following format: