Legal & Copyright Symbols

This collection covers the copyright sign, section mark, scales of justice, and other symbols commonly used in legal, licensing, and official documentation.

Legal & Copyright Symbols

How to Copy Legal & Copyright Symbols

Click a legal symbol to copy it, then paste it into contracts, footers, terms of service pages, or citations that reference specific sections or copyright notices.

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Legal & Copyright Symbols Meanings & Common Uses

The copyright symbol (©) is placed alongside a name and year to assert copyright ownership, the section symbol (§) is used to reference specific clauses in legal documents, and the scales symbol represents justice and law more broadly in icons and headings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the © symbol to have copyright protection?

In most countries copyright exists automatically once original work is created, but adding the © symbol along with your name and year is still a common and recommended practice to clearly notify others of your rights.