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Register an idea, protect a concept

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In intellectual property law, not all ideas can be protected. This is what is meant by the adage “ideas have a free course”. Without an initial idea, however, no intellectual creation is possible. This is why French law protects certain ideas. Protecting an idea isn’t always easy, however, as protection is limited. That’s why we offer you the option of supplementing your protection by registering your copyright online.

How do I know if I can protect my idea?

A simple idea cannot be protected in France. For it to be protected, it must meet two criteria:

  • The idea must be materializable: for an idea to be protected, it must be externalized and take on a material form. It cannot exist solely in the mind of its author.
  • The idea must be original: An idea is original when it reflects the author’s personal imprint, bears the mark of the author’s intellectual contribution and is the expression of the author’s free and creative choices.

More than just an idea, it’s a finished concept.

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How do I register & protect my designs with Fidealis?

1. Register

I register for free. No payment is required.

2. We guide you

I choose an offer adapted to my needs with an advisor.

3. We protect you

I upload my creations online. I'm protected!

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Why protect my idea or concept?

In France, intellectual works are protected by copyright from the moment of their creation. This confers on the author an exclusive intangible property right that is enforceable against all. No formalities are required to benefit from this protection.

However, this protection is not always sufficient for the author. In the event of a dispute, copyright does not give you proof of the anteriority of your idea or concept.

Protect your idea with Fidealis Copyright

Protecting your ideas and concepts by registering your copyright enables you to build up proof of anteriority that can be produced in court in the event of a dispute, in order to prove your authorship.

At Fidealis we offer you the best solution on the market for your concept registration. By registering your idea on our platform, it is immediately protected. After obtaining a forgery-proof digital signature and a digital time stamp, we carry out the formalities for you to register your idea with a bailiff. This registration is valid for life in 168 countries.

Copyrighting your ideas and concepts is the safest way to protect them.

Thanks to Fidealis Copyright, you can quickly and easily assert your rights to your creations.

Fidealis is concept protection made simple

A pioneering solution in the protection of designs and collections, combining electronic signature technologies, timestamping and blockchain. Your creative work is instantly officially certified and archived.

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Frequently asked questions

What does it mean to register a copyright?

Registering a copyright consists in registering a work, creation or concept so as to have proof of its authorship and date of creation. This registration provides legal protection for your copyright.

What is the relationship between copyright, anteriority and authorship?

Copyright is the right of a creator over his or her creation, acquired automatically by the existence of an original and creative creation(sic!). Copyright is the most direct translation of the English word droit d’auteur (authorization to copy), and the only way to prove this right is by proof of anteriority, which can be done, for example, at FIDEALIS, at a notary’s office, at a bailiff’s office, or on a blockchain. In most countries outside the USA, copyright does not require any compulsory formalities.

In the USA, the absence of a copyright registered with the Copyright Office makes it possible to prevent use, but severely limits compensation.

How do I register a copyright in France?

You can register a copyright online with a full time-stamp via specialized platforms such as Fidealis, or with a bailiff who will draw up an official report, providing indisputable proof of your creation.

Is it possible to submit an idea?

Copyright does not directly protect ideas, but it is possible to register an idea by materializing and organizing it in the form of a concept or dated documents (e.g. via an electronic envelope or a FIDEALIS copyright registration) to prove your anteriority in the event of litigation.

What are the advantages of copyrighting an idea?

In reality, for an idea (which is actually a concept in the mind of the creator, who lacks the formalization to turn this “idea” into a registerable concept) you have no real choice but to use a time-stamping service or a court commissioner. Registering a copyright for an idea gives you legal proof that makes it easier to defend your rights in the event of usurpation, plagiarism or counterfeiting, and enables you to promote your creation to partners or investors.

How much does it cost to copyright an idea?

The cost varies according to the method chosen: online platforms are generally affordable (under €100), while using a bailiff can be more expensive (from €200).