In article <b2qe3q$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Gervase Markham wrote: >> Use the actual copyright symbol if possible, it has more legal weight >> than (c). > > That's not true.
oh yes it is. the copyright symbol has legal force, (c) doesn't. but the word "copyright" also has legal force, so just having the word is fine. it all varies from country to country... > Neither are, in fact, necessary, because work is > automatically copyrighted. that's true. > So they both have the same legal weight - none. not true - the notice can actually affect the results of subsequent legal actions. it's also handy for people wanting to use the document so they know what the position is and who to ask for permission without having to search around... I'd say leave the copyright notice, but as the copyright symbol would be awkward for news posting and the (c) doesn't add anything, just leave the words... IANAL, I've just read copyright FAQs :) -- Michael
