Copyright Symbols
Copy and paste copyright and trademark Unicode symbols for text, documents, and digital content
Copyright and trademark symbols are Unicode text characters typically used to mark creative works and brand identifiers as protected or claimed. This page includes copyright and trademark keyboard text symbols for copy and paste (no emojis), such as ©, ℗, ®, and ™, for use across documents, websites, and applications.
How to Copy and Paste Copyright Symbols
Browse the symbol grid to select copyright and trademark signs. Tap or click a symbol to add it to the editor, then copy and paste it into your document, website, email, or app.
What Are Copyright Symbols?
A copyright symbol is a Unicode character commonly used to indicate that a work is protected by copyright or that rights are being asserted. The most recognized example is ©, while ℗ is often used in connection with sound recordings (phonograms). Related trademark symbols such as ®, ™, and ℠ are typically used to signal brand or service identification and, in some contexts, registration status.
Popular Copyright Symbols
These commonly used symbols appear frequently in footers, product pages, packaging text, and legal notices where rights or brand claims are referenced.
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| © | Copyright Sign |
| ℗ | Sound Recording (Phonographic Copyright) Sign |
| ® | Registered Sign |
| ™ | Trade Mark Sign |
| ℠ | Service Mark Sign |
Copyright Symbol Categories
Copyright and trademark-related characters include a small set of widely recognized marks. Grouping them by typical purpose can help you choose the correct symbol for your text.
Copyright Marks
Characters commonly placed near a year and rights holder name to indicate that a work is copyrighted or that rights are being asserted.
©
Sound Recording (Phonogram) Marks
Symbols often used to reference rights associated with sound recordings, sometimes shown alongside a date and rights holder.
℗
Trademark Claim Marks
Marks often used to indicate a trademark claim in connection with names, logos, or product identifiers, including unregistered or claimed usage.
™ ℠
Registered Trademark Marks
Symbols commonly used to indicate that a trademark is registered in at least one jurisdiction, depending on the context and local rules.
®
Keyboard-Friendly Text Usage
These symbols are Unicode characters that can be copied and pasted as plain text into most editors and input fields that support Unicode.
© ℗ ® ™ ℠
Common Footer and Notice Formats
Often combined with a year and owner name in legal or informational lines used on websites, documents, and software interfaces.
© 2026 Example Company · ® BrandName · ™ ProductName
Brand and Product Labeling Marks
Frequently placed next to product names or service names in text-only contexts where a visual logo is not used.
Brand® Product™ Service℠
Copyright Symbol Usage Examples
Below are simple, practical examples showing how copyright and trademark symbols are commonly placed in text. The exact formatting can vary depending on your style guide and jurisdiction.
Website Footer
© 2026 Example Studio. All rights reserved.
App About Screen
© Example Software Ltd. Version 3.2
Brand Name in Text
ExampleBrand® is used under license.
Product Name Mention
ExampleProduct™ is available in selected regions.
Sound Recording Credit
℗ 2026 Example Records
Using Copyright Symbols on Social Media and Online Platforms
Copyright and trademark symbols are Unicode characters, so they can usually be pasted into many profile fields and posts where Unicode text is supported. They are commonly used to add a rights notice to content descriptions or to mark brand names in plain text. Display and input rules can vary by platform and device.
- Instagram bios and captions for short rights notices
- YouTube video descriptions for credits and ownership lines
- TikTok profiles and captions to mark brand or series names
- X (Twitter) posts to reference trademarks in text-only updates
- Facebook page descriptions for brand identification
- LinkedIn company pages for product and service naming
- Discord server announcements or channel topics for credits
Professional and Practical Uses for Copyright Symbols
- Website footers and legal notice lines
- Document headers, reports, and PDFs
- Product descriptions and packaging text
- Software “About” dialogs and app store descriptions
- Media credits, releases, and sound recording attributions
How to Type Copyright Symbols on Any Device
- Choose the symbol you need from the grid (for example ©, ℗, ®, or ™).
- Copy the symbol using the site copy button or your device shortcut (CTRL+C on Windows/Linux or ⌘+C on Mac).
- Paste it into your destination app or field using paste or your shortcut (CTRL+V on Windows/Linux or ⌘+V on Mac).
Unicode Copyright Symbols and Meanings
These marks are standardized Unicode characters with defined code points and official names, which helps them remain consistent across operating systems and software that support Unicode text. On Windows, a commonly used shortcut is the copyright alt code ALT+169, and a commonly referenced trademark alt code is ALT+8482; actual input methods can vary by keyboard layout and application.
Copyright Symbols List and Meanings
Use this reference table to see common copyright and trademark symbols with their official Unicode names and typical usage contexts. Select any symbol to copy it when needed.