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Copyright notice generator
Create the © line for your website footer in the correct format, with HTML that keeps the year current automatically.
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Do you need a copyright notice?
In the USA, UK, Canada and the Netherlands, copyright exists automatically; you don’t need a notice to be protected. A notice still helps:
- It tells visitors who owns the content and how to ask permission.
- In the USA, a proper notice prevents an infringer from claiming “innocent infringement” to reduce damages.
- It makes takedown notices easier, because ownership is clear.
The correct format
A notice has three parts: the © symbol (or the word “Copyright”), the year of first publication, and the owner’s name, for example © 2019–2026 Harbor Studio. “All rights reserved” is customary but has no extra legal effect today.
Common questions
Is a copyright notice required?
No. Since 1989 in the USA, and always in the UK, Canada and the EU, copyright is automatic. A notice is still useful as a warning and to show ownership.
Which year should I use?
The year the content was first published. For a site updated over time, a range such as 2019–2026 is common.
Does “All rights reserved” mean anything?
Not legally anymore, but it signals that you don’t allow reuse without permission.
Keep going
Services
- Ongoing DMCA protectionWeekly monitoring and takedowns as new copies appear.
Free tools
- Free DMCA badgeA verified badge with a public status page.
- Copyright term calculatorPublic domain dates for the USA, UK, Canada and NL.
Guides
- DMCA badge meaningWhat “DMCA protected” means and how verified badges work.
- What is the DMCA? Complete guideNotices, counter-notices, safe harbor and what changed in 2026.