When it comes to communications, intellectual property is a complex issue, governed by a number of laws designed to protect the rights of creators. In France, all so-called original creations are protected by copyright, with no special formalities required. To be able to use an original creation, you need to have obtained the rights from its author, whether by assignment or purchase.
Dissuade with the copyright symbol
Merging aesthetics and narrative, creation and graphic design are the fruit of undeniable thought and technical know-how. As original works of the mind, they take time to complete, illustrating the personality and creative potential of their creator. Copyright, represented by the acronym ©, only has legal value in Common Law countries (USA, Australia, Canada...). However, an artist, designer or photographer can use it as a deterrent to indicate that the work is protected by copyright.Protecting your creations through intellectual property
Whether on the web or social networks, a work can easily be copied or counterfeited. To remedy this problem, it's important to be able to prove that you are indeed the original author of the creation and justify its anteriority. To do this, it is useful to date the work and identify the author. To provide irrefutable proof, there are various solutions:- Use theSOLEAU envelope (INPI): a sealed envelope, kept for 5 to 10 years, which contains the design, the precise date of creation and the identity of its creator. If necessary, it can be opened under bailiff's supervision. There is also a digital version called "e-soleau".
- Register content with a collective management society (SACEM, SGDL, SCAM, SACD, APP).
- Deposit the contents with a notary or bailiff.
- Send a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to yourself without opening the envelope.