Copyright

Even with auto-protection,
do this

Berne makes copyright automatic — but "protected" doesn't mean "easily enforceable". Team-E builds an evidentiary chain for creators and software teams across HK / US / CN: statutory declarations, voluntary registration and contract coverage.

Insight

Why register if it is automatic?

01

Berne automatic protection

175+ Berne signatories grant copyright the moment a work is created — no registration required. HK runs the same automatic protection — but "protected" doesn't mean "easily enforceable".

02

Voluntary registration as evidence

The US requires registration before suit; CN registration acts as priority evidence; HK uses Statutory Declaration to fix the date and authorship. A timestamped record often decides whether you can sue at all.

03

Software & online infringement

Software relies on source-code registration and git history; social-platform plagiarism relies on DMCA / takedown channels. With evidence in place, takedowns drop from 14 days to 24 hours.

Why Team-E

Three things a pure registration agent won't do

01

One office

Every IP discipline runs through Team-E — no separate trademark agent, patent firm and domain reseller. One contact, one contract, one progress report.

02

All-in pricing

The quote is the final price — official fees and agency work included. Sub-classes, expedites, notarisation, priority claims and renewals are itemised before you sign. No surprise invoices.

03

Standing watch

Filing isn't the finish line — opposition windows, examiner responses, certificate pickup, renewal alerts, infringement watch. We hold the perimeter long after the application is in.

Three-jurisdiction evidence base

HK Statutory Declaration · US Office · CN NCAC · Berne

Per-item fees and registration timelines — every line on the all-in price sheet.

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Hong Kong

Statutory Declaration — notarised, fixing creation date and authorship

United States

Copyright Office (TX/SR/PA forms) — required before suit

Mainland China

NCAC — general works / software registration

EU + Berne signatories

Automatic protection; build local timestamp evidence

Contact

Need a timestamp?

Tell us the work type (text / music / software / design), creation date and your enforcement goal — we will recommend HK Statutory Declaration, US/CN voluntary registration or contract coverage.

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