Manuscript protection

It is rather unlikely that publishers will do something like this, the risk and loss of reputation would be far too high. But you come into contact with many others, e.g. editors, proofreaders, writing platforms, book typesetters, graphic designers, printers, self-publishing platforms and their employees. Texts and images are often stolen on the Internet. The AI platforms have admitted to using pirated books and illegal scans millions of times. In addition, someone may accuse you of stealing their idea - even then you need protection.

The fear is completely normal. Ideas alone are difficult to protect, but as soon as you put your idea into text form (e.g. as a manuscript), you can prove and protect it. With our service, you deposit your manuscript securely and receive proof with a time stamp. This means you can prove at any time that the text is yours.

Even then, it makes sense to apply for cover with us as quickly as possible - preferably by express booking.

Then you can assert your rights and, if necessary, enforce them in court. With clear proof of your authorship, you are well equipped to do so.

No one can prevent others from having similar ideas. But: With our proof, you can prove that you already had your manuscript beforehand - that's your best safeguard.

You upload your manuscript, we store it securely on a Swiss server and provide it with a tamper-proof time stamp. You will receive a certificate as proof.

Copyright arises automatically, we provide you with the proof. Your registered manuscript can serve as evidence in the event of a dispute.

We archive your work in such a way that the content, form and time are documented in a tamper-proof manner. In the event of a dispute, you can use this evidence in court - even with witnesses who can confirm the archiving. So you can concentrate fully on your claims instead of looking for evidence.

We create a digital key as proof of time, which provides court-proof evidence of the day of protection. In addition, we only use certified servers in Switzerland that meet the high Swiss quality requirements and data protection laws.

• You will receive a certificate with a time stamp
• Your document is stored on servers in one of the most secure countries in the world (Switzerland)
• We will send you the certificate and time stamp document free of charge if you need them for legal proceedings
• If you lose your manuscript, we will make your file available to you again free of charge

Kein Problem – Du kannst jederzeit neue Versionen sichern. Wenn es sich nur um eine aktualisierte Fassung handelt, kostet das lediglich 23 $. Dein ursprünglicher Schutz bleibt natürlich bestehen.

Almost all common electronic formats are possible - whether text, script or illustration. Simply upload your file and we will take care of the rest. However, zip or other archive files are not possible.

Especially as a self-publisher, you don't have a publisher behind you to protect your rights. Our solution offers you proof that your manuscript is yours - an important protection in the event of a dispute.

Yes, but a normal storage location (laptop, cloud) does not legally prove when you created your work. Our digital deposit provides you with tamper-proof proof. And us as witnesses.

Good news: Your manuscript is automatically protected. As soon as you write something of your own, you are automatically the author. The law protects your work if it reaches a certain level of creativity. The decisive factor is that you must be able to prove that your work was first created by you - and this is exactly where Manuskriptschutz.ch can help you.

Yes, in the event of a dispute, the burden of proof lies with you. If you cannot prove that the text was written by you, you will hardly be able to enforce your rights in court. Protection costs little - but losing your rights can be very expensive.

You could go to a notary - but that's expensive. It's easier and cheaper with Manuskriptschutz.ch: you secure your manuscript online, receive a certificate and have a forgery-proof document in your hand. Plus a few extras such as a file backup in case your backup and therefore your work is lost.

Ideas in themselves are not protectable. Only the actual elaboration - i.e. your manuscript - falls under copyright protection. Or a formulation of the idea. With our deposit, you always have independent proof of when your work existed.

As soon as you show your manuscript to others, you should additionally protect his title at Titelschutz.ch let. If you send the text to publishers, for example, but also if production has already started somewhere, for example in self-publishing, numerous people will come into contact with your book title (and possibly subtitle). But your book title is your capital - and you should protect it urgently. As soon as it is publicly displayed at Titleprotection.ch, it enjoys the necessary protection.

The difference between Manuskriptschutz.ch and Titelschutz.ch is that nobody will find out about your manuscript protection (which is the point, because nobody should snatch away your idea). Title protection, on the other hand, is a legally proven measure to indicate to the public that you are claiming this title for yourself.

You can Register title protection directly on the Titelschutz.ch website, where you can also get further information and tips.