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No. What you are asking about is called a "poor man's copyright." There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration. Additionally the principle has never been shown in court to add any protection to an unregistered claim of copyright.
What else can I help you with?
Can you copyright a photo by sending it to yourself?
Copyright protection is automatic as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium. Mailing it to yourself, the so-called "poor man's copyright," is unnecessary and ineffective.
Does mailing a piece of your writing or music to your yourself work as a poor man's copyright?
No. There is no legal provision (nor additional protection) for a "poor man's copyright"
How do you copyright a CD you created yourself?
It isn't necessary to do anything for copyright protection to exist. In most countries copyright is established as soon as an original work is completed and "fixed in a tangible medium". If you decide that you do want to formally register your copyright you will have to consult the Copyright/Intellectual property office in your area.
How do you copyright a song for free?
Without meaning to sound facetious the most inexpensive way to obtain copyright protection in the US is to do nothing.It isn't necessary to take any action to obtain a copyright. Copyright protection is automatic, as soon as work of sufficient originality is "fixed in a tangible medium, perceptible to human eye, machine reader or other device".In the US, though it is true that a copyright is automatic when the work is fixed in a tangible state, in order to bring an infringement suit to court your copyright must be registered with the copyright office (www.copyright.gov).Some say that you can secure a "poor man's copyright" by putting a copy of your finished work in an envelope, mailing it to yourself, and leaving it sealed, (therefore "proving" that you created the work on or before the date it was mailed). However this does not hold up in court either.So, the cheapest way to copyright music in the US is to go to www.copyright.gov, decide whether you want to use Form PA (to copyright the "idea" of the song,) or Form SR (to copyright the actual recording of the song,) and register it electronically. I believe it's $35 per work. May seem expensive if you have a lot of music, but think how worth it copyrighting your stuff could be... if someone steals your stuff and you can't prove that you made it before they did, you'll be very upset with yourself.
Where can I apply to work with Verizon promotions?
Well, I would recommend applying at a Verizon store or branch yourself, personally. However, there is also the option of contacting Verizon yourself and faxing, mailing, or e-mailing a resume to them instead. But mailing can take up to a week, so it is not highly recommended to mail in resumes because it could also get lost easily during the shipping period.
How do you get artwork sold or copied and copyrighted?
Copyright protection is automatic as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium. You may copy it yourself, or work through a gallery or agent.
Can you legally copyright your own work yourself?
Works of sufficient originality are automatically protected by copyright as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium. If formal registration is available in your country, you may choose to do that as well, although it is not required for protection.
How can I copyright a document?
To copyright a document, you can simply create the work and it is automatically protected under copyright law. However, for added protection, you can register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office by submitting an application and a copy of your work.
How do you claim copyright?
You own the copyright on whatever you have made if it is original. This is thanks to something called the Berne Convention. The problem arises when you have to prove that you were the original author of this work. You can basically have to prove that you were the original author and you must have this backed up independently. Sending yourself a CD in the mail does not work, because it's not independent i.e. the CD is kept in your possession. You can register your copyright claim online using a service such as http://www.provemycopyright.com and they will independently back up your claim of originality.
How can you prove that you are the copyright owner if there is no registration system?
That is, indeed, the question. Although formal registration is not required, several countries offer it; there are also a number of private companies offering registration. In the US, registration is required to bring an infringement lawsuit (without registration, disagreements can only be handled outside the court system). The so-called "poor man's copyright," mailing the work to yourself and not opening it, is not a substitute for registration and is not recognized by the law, but it might make you feel a little safer.
Where do you go to get a copyright?
Contact the US Copyright Office at http://www.copyright.gov. They now have the capability to register copyrights online. Poor Man's Copyright: There is a way you can get proof you had an idea by mailing a package to yourself with a written description of the idea in the package, but do not open it and it will be a sealed envelope with a date by the us postal service. More info:The U.S. copyright law automatically protects any original work of yours that is a written, video (movie, documentary, etc.), musical or art form from being used without your permission. A copyright is the exclusive right you receive from the federal government to publish, copy, display or perfom your original work, which is good from the time you create it until 50 years after your death. The work must be entirely your own creattion, though, in order to qualify. But, if your work was created as a paid employee, or if you were paid by comission to create the work, the employer owns the copyright, unless you both agreed otherwise before the work was created. In order for your creation to be copyright protected, it must be concrete, as in written form, film, audio, etc. Once it's written, filmed, etc., you don't have to publicly sell or distrubute the work. It is yours to do with as you please, but if you do plan to sell or distrubute the work, it should include a copyright notice. This can be the word "Copyright", the symbol for copyright, or the abbreviation of the word Copyright ("Copr."), and should be placed where easily visible on the work. It's not necessary to register a copyright, but it is advisable to do so, which can be done for a small charge. . You can obtain a copyright application by calling the Copyright Forms Hotline at 202-707-9100, or write to Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559
Can I use the copyright symbol even if my work is not registered?
Yes, you can use the copyright symbol () even if your work is not registered. The symbol indicates that the work is protected by copyright law, whether it is registered or not.
