©️ Copyright emoji meaning
©️ is the copyright symbol, used to show that someone owns the rights to a text, image, song or design. Apple's artwork shows a dark gray letter C inside a circle.
U+A9 U+FE0F
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What ©️ means
People add ©️ before a name and year to mark creative work as theirs, for example on photos, captions or websites. In chats it is also used jokingly to claim an idea or a phrase, as in "my idea ©️". Typing the symbol does not create legal protection by itself.
On Instagram and TikTok
Creators put ©️ with their name in captions or on images to show the content is theirs and should be credited if shared.
Sarcastic use
Friends add ©️ after a joke or phrase to playfully claim it, meaning you cannot use it without credit.
©️ How people use it
- Crediting your own photo or artwork
- Marking a caption or quote as original
- Jokingly claiming a phrase or idea
- Adding a footer to a document or site
Example messages
Photo ©️ Priya Sharma 2024
That's my line, ©️ me 😂
Please don't repost without credit ©️
"Chai fixes everything" ©️ Mom
Common ©️ combinations
- ©️®️™️Legal or brand symbols together, often used jokingly to sound official
©️ vs similar emojis
| ©️ vs ®️ | ®️ marks a registered trademark such as a brand name, while ©️ marks copyright on creative work. |
|---|---|
| ©️ vs ™️ | ™️ marks a trademark claim on a name or logo, while ©️ covers content like text, art and music. |
Emoji details
| Name | copyright |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+A9 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | c |
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FAQ
What does the ©️ copyright emoji mean?
©️ is the copyright symbol, used to show that someone owns the rights to a text, image, song or design. Apple's artwork shows a dark gray letter C inside a circle.
Does using ©️ protect my work?
Not by itself. In most countries copyright exists when you create the work, and the symbol only reminds others that it is owned.
Why does ©️ sometimes look like plain text?
The copyright sign is also a normal text character, so some apps show it as a small text symbol instead of the emoji style.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.