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Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a standard part of modern software development. From generating code snippets to debugging logic and accelerating prototyping, tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms are increasingly embedded in developer workflows. This raises an important legal question for app developers, founders and technology businesses:- if AI helps write your software code, who owns the copyright?

Do you need to register copyright to be protected? The short answer is no. Under UK law, copyright protection is automatic — registration is not required and, in fact, there is no official copyright register in the United Kingdom. This article explains how copyright works in the UK, why registration isn’t required, and what practical steps businesses should take to protect their intellectual property.