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Do you have to have the copyright notice displayed on your work to protect it in Australia?
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Should a copyrigtht symbol be displayed to protect the copyright?
In the US, since copyright law was amended in 1989, it has not been necessary to display a copyright notice for protection.
To protect their rights authors must place a copyright notice on their work?
No. Since 1989 it has not been necessary to put a copyright notice on any work in order for it to be protected
Must a copyrighted symbol be displayed to protect the copyright?
In the USA and more than 160 other countries of the Berne Union, the answer is that no copyright notice is necessary. This has been the law in the USA since 1989, meaning that things published prior to that, by US authors in the USA, were required to have copyright "notice", whether using the word "copyright", "copr." or the copyright symbol, followed by the publication date, followed by the name of the copyright owners. Laws for Copyright notice in other countries may vary.
Is making a signature tag with an unmarked gif copyright infringement?
Yes it, in all likelihood it is an infringement of copyright. Whether or not a copyright symbol is displayed has no bearing on the materials copyright status. Since the law was amended in 1989 it has not been required to have a copyright notice in evidence to maintain protection.
Do you need a copyright notice to protect your work?
No; notification is not required for protection. It is, however, very helpful for potential users.
Must a copyrighted symbol be displayed to protect the copyrighted?
No. With copyright, you should assume something IS protected, until you have evidence to say otherwise. Copyright applies to something as soon as it is fixed in a tangible form. No (C) symbol is needed.
Where in a book is the copyright notice?
The copyright notice and other cataloging data is usually on the reverse of the title page.
How do you word copyright notice for a photograph?
Same as copyright notice for anything else: Copyright, or copr. or circle-C, the date of copyright and the author or other copyright owner's name. E.g., "Copyright 2012 Walt Disney Productions, Inc."
What are two misconceptions about copyright?
There are a great many "urban myths" surrounding copyright law but the two most popular are probably... 1) You have to put a copyright notice on a work to protect it (not since 1989) 2) If I don't charge money for it it's not an infringement. (yes it is)
Is material copyright protected if it does not have a copyright notice?
It can be. Notification is not required for protection.
Do you put a copyright notice before or after you copyright a film?
A notice can be added as soon as the project is complete, even before registration.
Can a person be punished for removing a copyright from something and replacing it with his own notice of copyright?
Yes.
