Legal Deposit

What is Legal Deposit?

Legal deposit is the process of registering your creative work with an official authority to establish copyright. SESHAT generates bundles that meet the requirements of most copyright registration services.

Supported Services

Service	Region	Website
SafeCreative	International	safecreative.org
INPI	France	inpi.fr
USPTO	USA	uspto.gov
EUIPO	Europe	euipo.europa.eu

Bundle Contents

The bundle_release tool generates:

Source Archive

Complete source code at the tagged version, preserving directory structure.

RD_REPORT.md

R&D hours breakdown for tax credit applications (CIR/CII in France).

PROOF_CHAIN.json

All attestation UIDs forming the proof chain, with Merkle root linking everything together.

MANIFEST.json

SHA-512 hashes of every file for integrity verification.

Optional: SIGNATURE.pqc.json

ANSSI-compliant post-quantum signature for future-proof verification.

Workflow

1. Continuous Certification

   Throughout development, certify research and seal PRs.

2. Tag Release

   Create a git tag when ready for registration.

3. Generate Bundle

   Generate legal bundle for project "X" tag "v1.0.0"

4. Upload to Service

   Upload the complete bundle to your chosen registration service.

5. Store Receipts

   Keep the registration receipts alongside your local bundle.

Legal Considerations

Attention

SESHAT provides evidence of creation, not legal advice. Consult an IP attorney for specific legal questions.

The cryptographic attestations prove:

• When content existed (SHA-512 insertion timestamp + eIDAS certificate if configured)
• What the content was (SHA-512 fingerprint)
• Who attested it (author identity from git config + IP Secure API key)

They do not prove:

• Originality (that you created it first)
• Ownership (that you have rights)
• Validity (that it’s legally protectable)

Astuce

Combine SESHAT with traditional copyright registration for maximum protection.