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Subject: 
Copyrights
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Date: 
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:54:01 GMT
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I'm working on building my website, and I have a question about copyrights.
I know many people have a copyright notice on their web pages, and I was
wondering if anyone actually registers their copyrights.  Is it enough to
merely have the notice?

Any replies appreciated.
--Ryan



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: Copyrights
 
(...) Under US law, you secure your copyright simply by fixing the notice. You can also register your copright, which can give you some advantages, but it is not necessary for you to register to retain your rights. If you are in the US, you should (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.publish)
  Re: Copyrights
 
(...) Hi Ryan, I meant to reply before, but forgot until I saw Don's response to you. Basically, if you're not planning on making money from the Web pages, don't bother registering. Most copyright litigation boils down to total lost income... Chris (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.publish)

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