©️
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Unicode Code Point | U+00A9 U+FE0F 00A9-FE0F |
Emoji Name | copyright |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | copyrightlegalright |
©️ Meaning and Explanation
©️ is the copyright symbol, a circled letter C that indicates legal ownership of creative works. This emoji represents copyright protection, intellectual property, or ownership rights.
The copyright symbol has been used since the Universal Copyright Convention of 1952. In digital communication, it serves both legal and expressive purposes, from actual copyright notices to playful claims of ownership.
It's one of the few emojis with actual legal significance when used properly.
©️ How to Use
This emoji is used for legal notices, ownership claims, or creative attribution.
- To mark copyrighted content
Essential for protecting creative works and indicating ownership. - To make playful ownership claims
Jokingly claiming credit for ideas or jokes. - In attribution and credits
Showing who created or owns something.
©️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🏭 Legal/Business | Official copyright notice | Has actual legal weight |
| 🎨 Creative industries | Attribution/ownership | Standard in art and media |
| 📱 Social media | Playful ownership claims | Often used humorously |
| 🌐 International | Universal recognition | Same meaning globally |
| 👨💻 Tech industry | Code/content ownership | Common in open source |
| 📚 Academic | Citation and attribution | Used in scholarly contexts |
Legal vs Casual Use
Formal contexts: ©️ followed by year and owner name creates legal notice.
Informal use: Often used jokingly to "claim" common phrases or ideas.
Digital culture: Became a meme for exaggerated ownership claims, like "breathing ©️ me."