There are two primary factors that must be present for a work to qualify for automatic copyright protection. First the work must be of sufficient originality. Second it must be "fixed in a tangible medium, perceptible to human eye, machine reader or other device"
It can be. Notification is not required for protection.
Copyright encourages creators to create.
A minor owns the copyright on any works they create.
Anyone can create a work of sufficient creativity and have it automatically protected by copyright.
Notification is not required for protection.
To copyright an awareness ribbon design, you must create a unique and original design that qualifies for copyright protection. You can then register it with the U.S. Copyright Office by completing an application, submitting a copy of your design, and paying the required fee. Keep in mind that while you can copyright the specific design, the concept of awareness ribbons themselves is not eligible for copyright. It's also advisable to consult with an intellectual property attorney for specific guidance.
No. You may, however, be able to copyright the recipe to create a dish provided it meets the necessary criteria for copyright protection.
Works are automatically protected by copyright as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium; no further action is required.
Originality is still required for copyright protection, regardless of the nature of the work.
Forms for copyright registration are available at the link below. Bear in mind registration is not required for protection.
No; in 1953, formal registration was required for protection.
Although it is not required for protection, the copyright symbol is a way to denote the copyright year and rightsholder of a work, such as at the bottom of this page, where it says "Copyright (c) 2011 Answers Corporation."