©️ copyright Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ©️ copyright Emoji Mean?
A capital C inside a circle, the copyright notice. Here is the part most people do not know: in almost every country copyright exists automatically the moment a work is fixed in a tangible form, so the symbol is legally unnecessary and has been since the Berne Convention took hold. It is a statement, not a requirement.
At a Glance
| Name | ©️ copyright |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+00A9 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Introduced | Unicode · iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | copyright |
Last updated: September 2026
copyright on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how copyright emoji appears on popular platforms:
Download this emoji as a free PNG image, no sign-up. The PNG link appears under the open-licensed sets (Google, Twitter/X and OpenMoji).
Shortcodes for copyright ©️
Use these shortcodes to type the copyright emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:
About copyright Emoji
Usage: Footers and watermarks use it conventionally. Online it mostly appears as a joke, appended to a phrase somebody is claiming ownership of, usually a turn of speech a friend uses constantly. Creative and publishing posts use it properly, and copyright disputes bring it out in a considerably less playful register.
Encoded in Unicode 1.1 in 1993 as plain punctuation and given colour presentation in 2010 through the Japanese carrier sets. The United States required the notice for protection until 1989, when it finally joined the Berne Convention and the symbol became optional there too.
What Does the ©️ copyright Emoji Mean?
The ©️ emoji is part of the Symbols category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent copyright.
First introduced in Unicode , this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: copyright.
Word Associations
People often pair the ©️ copyright emoji with these words and ideas:
copyright Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ©️ copyright emoji name around the world:
| English | ©️copyright |
|---|---|
| Español | ©️derechos de autor |
| Français | ©️droit d'auteur |
| Deutsch | ©️Copyright |
| 日本語 | ©️著作権記号 |
| 中文 | ©️版权符号 |
| हिन्दी | ©️कॉपीराइट |
| العربية | ©️حقوق النشر |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ©️
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ©️ copyright emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ©️ copyright emoji in your projects:
U+00A9 U+FE0F©️©️content: '\00A9\FE0F';"\u{A9}\u{FE0F}""\U000000A9\U0000FE0F""\u00A9\uFE0F""\u00A9\uFE0F""\u{A9}\u{FE0F}""\u{A9}\u{FE0F}"Use these codes to insert the copyright emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
©️ copyright Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ©️ copyright emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- “copyright? Say less ©️”: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- “This is such a Symbols moment ©️”: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- “©️©️©️”: stack the copyright emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
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Here are some practical ways to use the ©️ copyright emoji in your messages:
- ©️ that phrase is hers and we all know it
- ©️ 2026, all rights reserved, etc
- ©️ the whole chorus is lifted and nobody has said anything
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need the copyright symbol?
Almost nowhere. Copyright arises automatically when a work is fixed in tangible form, so the notice is a statement rather than a legal requirement in Berne Convention countries.
Was the notice ever required?
Yes, in the United States until 1989, when it joined the Berne Convention. Omitting it before then could genuinely put a work into the public domain.
What is the difference between ©️ and ®️?
Subject matter entirely, and they are not interchangeable. Copyright covers creative works and arises automatically, while the registered mark concerns trademarks and may only be used after a formal registration has gone through.