How can I get legal/legitimate copyright for my site.

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It's easy enough to have the copyright line, but how can I make it a legitimate/real copyright line?

cipriani, Jan 18, 2007 IP

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Hi cipriani, if you are in the U.S. you don't need to do anything to make it legitimate. Your work is copyrighted as soon as it is created.
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html#noc

The use of a copyright notice is no longer required under U.S. law, although it is often beneficial. Because prior law did contain such a requirement, however, the use of notice is still relevant to the copyright status of older works.
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The notice for visually perceptible copies should contain all the following three elements:

1. The symbol Â© (the letter C in a circle), or the word â€œCopyright,â€ or the abbreviation â€œCopr.â€; and

2. The year of first publication of the work. In the case of compilations or derivative works incorporating previously published material, the year date of first publication of the compilation or derivative work is sufficient. The year date may be omitted where a pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work, with accompanying textual matter, if any, is reproduced in or on greeting cards, postcards, stationery, jewelry, dolls, toys, or any useful article; and

3. The name of the owner of copyright in the work, or an abbreviation by which the name can be recognized, or a generally known alternative designation of the owner.

Example: Â© 2006 John Doe
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Registering the copyright does give you additional protection, but isn't necessary.
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html#register

Do I have to register with your office to be protected?
No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section â€œCopyright Registration.â€

Why should I register my work if copyright protection is automatic?
Registration is recommended for a number of reasons. Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of registration. Registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney's fees in successful litigation. Finally, if registration occurs within 5 years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence in a court of law. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section â€œCopyright Registrationâ€ and Circular 38b, Highlights of Copyright Amendments Contained in the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA), on non-U.S. works.
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http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-digital.html#website

The original authorship appearing on a website may be protected by copyright. This includes writings, artwork, photographs, and other forms of authorship protected by copyright. Procedures for registering the contents of a website may be found in Circular 66, Copyright Registration for Online Works.
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The whole FAQ is here: http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/

If you aren't in the U.S., you need to look for information from your country's copyright office.

Nonny, Jan 19, 2007 IP

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This is forum is COPYWRITING-related, not copyright.

Please post in the correct forum, up right here: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/forumdisplay.php?f=44

And learn more about infractions for wrong posting like this:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=216611

*sigh*

Pat Gael, Jan 19, 2007 IP

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fairly easy to make that mistake I'd say...oh well, i'll take the flack

cipriani, Jan 19, 2007 IP

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Just remember that your entire site (meaning each individual element) isn't under copyright, only those elements that are eligible for copyright in the first place are protected.

marketjunction, Jan 19, 2007 IP

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