Because of the potential liabilities of infringement whether intentional or unintentional.
Three things are needed: # The copyright symbol or the word Copyrighted # The name of the copyright holder, usually your name, but could be an organization of company # The year the copyright begins.
Sure. But keep in mind that since your screenplay was automatically protected by copyright as soon as you wrote it down, this company isn't really giving you anything.
the coca cola company owns the copyright
I'm not sure what laws you should be aware of but you should let it be known that your using someone else's words. Try to look up the rules about it and I know you will find a answer there.
If a company receives a copyright infringement cease and desist letter, they should immediately stop using the copyrighted material, seek legal advice, respond to the letter in a timely manner, and consider negotiating a resolution with the copyright owner to avoid potential legal action.
In creating materials, graphic designers should be aware that their works are automatically protected by copyright, but that formal registration is available in some countries. In using others' materials (images, fonts, etc.), designers should know if permission is needed, and if so, how to get it.
Sufficiently original literary works are automatically protected by copyright, even email.
The company has received a total of 10 copyright infringement notices.
It should be property of Square Enix, the parent company of Eidos. The copyright notification is on all game packaging, and displayed during gameplay.
If you have broken copyright laws then it is correct that any promotion should be investigated. If you are trying to promote a product on Wikianswers then it is not a free advertising vehicle for your promotion, company or product.
An assignment should be registered where the original copyright was registered.
When a company closes down, the copyright ownership of its works typically remains with the company unless it is transferred or sold to another party. If the company goes bankrupt, the copyright may be included as an asset in the bankruptcy proceedings and could be sold to pay off debts.