One can easily share content with the help of social media. However, at the same time, there is an increased possibility of copyright infringement. Numerous businesses and individuals unwittingly utilise copyrighted material without consent, resulting in legal trouble. Copyright laws are stringent in the UAE, and copying may lead to penalties or other punishment. Protecting your content and avoiding any kind of copying of others’ work is a necessity.
Jitendra Intellectual Property, JIP, provides you with guidance about every IP aspect and helps you register and protect your intellectual property rights in the UAE.
Following is how you can prevent social media copyright infringement in UAE and overall;
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Check Social Media Regularly
Tracking social media websites can be employed to identify unauthorized use of copyrighted content. Companies and creators should monitor mentions of their trademarks, products, or original works using monitoring software. If copyrighted material is being used without authorization, there can be a report submitted to the platform for it to be removed.
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Register Copyrights for Original Work
Copyright registration offers protection under the law for original work. Registration of images, videos, blog posts, etc., gives the creator stronger rights. In cases of infringement, registered copyrights make it simpler to pursue legal action against offenders.
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Educate Employees and Influencers
Employees and social media influencers who are working with a brand must know copyright laws. They must know how to use content that is licensed and when they need to seek permission before posting. This avoids unintentional infringement that can result in penalties.
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Get Permission for Third-Party Content
Stealing someone else’s work is against the law. Businesses and individuals need to obtain written permission from the owner of the content before sharing or reposting. Licensing agreements define the terms under which the material may be used lawfully.
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Give Proper Credit
Crediting content to its original author aids in avoiding copyright infringement. If one shares third-party content, always credit the author and leave a direct link to the original post. Credit is not a substitute for permission but an act of respect for intellectual property rights.
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Add Copyright Notices to Your Content
One easy but effective method of discouraging infringement is to place copyright notices on your work. For instance, placing a watermark on photographs or a copyright notice on films can indicate that the work is copyrighted. Although this will not prevent all infringements, it will discourage unauthorized use and make it simpler to establish ownership in the event of a dispute
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Report Infringements Promptly
If you find that your work has been posted without your authorization, don’t delay. Most social media sites have a process for reporting copyright infringement. Send a takedown notice and some proof of ownership. In a few instances, you must serve the infringing party with a cease-and-desist letter. Prompt action can reduce the damage and discourage future infringement.
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Educate yourself on UAE copyright laws
The UAE has recently improved its copyright legislation by Federal Law No. 38 of 2021, which gives more detailed rules and increased penalties for infringement. Check your procedures and policies regularly to make sure that they stay in line with current legislation. Knowing will more effectively allow you to protect your work.
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Create Original Content
The most effective way to prevent copyright problems is to produce and publish original material. Companies ought to adopt policies that mandate workers to utilize exclusively self-developed or licensed work. This makes unintended infringement less likely.
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Train Employees on Copyright Compliance
Ongoing training keeps workers aware of copyright guidelines and company policies. They need to learn which types of material need permission, how to attribute, and how to report violations. Informed workers keep businesses in compliance.
How can Jitendra Intellectual Property help?
Copyright abuse on social media can have heavy legal repercussions within the UAE. Our experts at JIP guide you about content watching, copyrighting, employee sensitisation, requesting permissions, keeping up-to-date with regulations and more strategies to shield your work from misuse. Let our experts manage legal processes for you so that you can obtain the required IP protections for your works.
