© Copyright

Code Points: U+00A9

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© Emoji Meaning

The © emoji, formally called the "Copyright Sign," represents the copyright symbol used to indicate legal ownership of a creative work. It has a few popular meanings in online communication:

  • Indicating Actual Copyright: While less common online, it can be used to explicitly denote copyrighted material, particularly in formal or legalistic contexts.
  • Claiming Ownership (Humorous/Informal): This is the most common usage. People often use it playfully or ironically to claim "ownership" over a joke, idea, image, or statement. It's usually not a serious legal claim but rather a way to express pride in creation or a playful assertion of authorship. For example, someone might post a witty comment followed by the © emoji.
  • Emphasis/Sarcasm: Similar to the ownership context, the © emoji can emphasize a point or add sarcastic flair. It's a way to highlight a statement and draw attention to it, often suggesting it's particularly clever or important (even if ironically).
  • Branding/Identity: Some individuals or online communities may use the © emoji as a part of their branding or online identity, perhaps to emphasize a creative or original persona.

It's crucial to remember that using the © emoji does not legally establish copyright. Actual copyright is conferred by law, and the emoji's casual usage online doesn't replace formal registration or legal processes.


Copyright Emoji Images

Here is how Copyright emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Other-Symbol Related Emoji

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