Texts, photographs, illustrations, music, audiovisual materials and software can raise different questions about authorship, ownership and use. Signaria IP reviews the work and its context to propose documentation and protection suited to the project.
Distinguish the work from the idea.
Copyright protects original works expressed and fixed in a medium; it does not protect general ideas by themselves. Recognition of these rights does not depend on registration. Registration can form part of a strategy to document the work and its history.
The review starts by identifying the existing materials, contributors and documents supporting the proposed use. A finished file, purchase order and authorization may each provide different information.
Protection and use in context.
- Identification of the work and initial assessment of registration before INDAUTOR.
- Preparation and follow-up of applications within the agreed scope.
- Review of authorship, ownership and collaboration records.
- Licensing, assignment or commissioned-work agreements as appropriate.
- Initial assessment of unauthorized use and possible responses.
Before publishing, commissioning or reusing.
When commissioning content, agree at the outset which materials will be delivered and how they may be used. When reusing works, their origin and available permissions need review. Registration alone does not resolve every right in a work’s component elements.
For example, a catalogue may combine photographs, text, design and signs belonging to different owners. Organizing these components supports a more precise inquiry than simply asking who holds the final file.
YOUR STARTING POINT
What to prepare for the assessment.
- Type of work and version to be reviewed.
- Identity of contributors to its creation.
- Available agreements, commissions and permissions.
- Intended use and a general description of any dispute.
You can inquire even if you do not yet have all these details.
Tailored professional fees.
Each matter is assessed individually. Before work begins, we provide a fee proposal distinguishing professional fees from applicable official charges and defining the included services.
Questions about this service.
Should I register every publication?
The strategy depends on the work, its versions and its value to the project. We can assess what to document or file without treating every material as identical.
Are trademarks and creative works protected in the same way?
They are different forms of protection. A graphic element may require assessment both as a distinctive sign and as a possible creative work. Each aspect is reviewed separately.
What if someone is using my content?
Keep the available information about the work and the use identified. The assessment considers ownership, permissions, context and possible routes before recommending action.
Official sources for further reading.
Editorial review: Signaria IP · November 13, 2026