06/12/2026
Many people assume copyright protects everything, but that's not how the law works. Here are three common things that generally cannot be copyrighted:
❌ 1. Ideas
A great business idea, app concept, or story premise isn't protected by copyright. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself.
❌ 2. Names, Titles, and Short Phrases
Business names, book titles, slogans, and short phrases typically aren't covered by copyright. These may be eligible for trademark protection instead.
❌ 3. Facts and Common Information
No one owns facts, data, historical events, or discoveries. Copyright may protect the way information is presented, but not the underlying facts themselves.
💡 Understanding what copyright does, and doesn't protect can help you choose the right strategy to safeguard your intellectual property.
⚖️ When protecting your brand, content, or innovations, the right form of IP protection makes all the difference.