©
copyright
Unicode: 00A9
Description
A circle formed by an uppercase letter 'C' enclosing another uppercase letter 'C', indicating copyright.
Group:
Symbols > other-symbol
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Neutral, informative, legal.
Backstory
Originating from copyright law, the © symbol (Unicode U+00A9 COPYRIGHT SIGN) is a standard symbol used to denote copyright for a work. It was included in early character sets and remains essential for legal and intellectual property documentation.
Usage Examples
- Indicating ownership: '© 2023 Company Name'
- Labeling creative works: 'All rights reserved © Artistic Creations'
- In legal documents: 'Copyright © [Year] Author Name'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as a legal symbol for copyright, indicating ownership of intellectual property.
East Asian culture:
Also recognized as a legal copyright symbol, with consistent meaning across cultures for legal purposes.