They've got it whether they need it or not. Copyright protection is automatic as soon as a work of sufficient originality is fixed in a tangible medium.
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
A website can post copyrighted documents if the owner of the website is the copyright holder, or the rightsholder has given permission.
You would need permission from the creator or rightsholder to use any content that is not yours. This includes putting it on a website, or taking it from a website.
Copyright affects nearly everyone, nearly every day. Having an awareness of the law--just as with any law or regulation--is the first step in understanding how to adhere to it.
With permission from the copyright holder, yes.
Given current copyright law, it's merely a courtesy; notification is not required for protection.
Yes, websites should be copyrighted. The exact design, layout, and content of a website should be protected in order to prevent any lookalikes.
Copyright protects texts, images, and the website itself.
If the website does not post it, then look for any copyright date and use the latest (newest) date. For example, if the copyright says, 'website.com - Copyright 2002-2007', then the published date of the website is 2007.
Everyone, or no one, depending on your interpretation.
Registering a Copyright OnlineYes, you can. Go to this website: http://www.copyright.gov/forms/ which is the Electronic Copyright Office.
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