Is it true, that mailing something to yourself, and if you do not open it automatically copyright's the info for you.
2006-07-04 08:23:28 · 4 answers · asked by earthtaboo_2000 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
NO! Mailing an item to yourself is a way to show evidence in court the date you composed, wrote something, if someone steals your idea. More is sometimes needed. This is not a copyright.
You can find on the web the necessary forms which you can print and submit to the Copyright office in Washington, DC. I know only that the fee to copyright a song is $30.00. If that has changed the Gov. site will inform you.
Actual law states that the moment you write, compose something, it automatically belongs to you. Not worth much if someone steals it. Court battles are expensive.
If mailed, register it.
2006-07-04 08:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a misconception. Simply go to the website ww.loc.gov/copyright and all the forms/instructions are there. The biggest question is what is the nature of your work, whether its a novel, software, etc. (use form TX), or a picture/artwork (use form VA), or another from of expression. In all cases, it's a 2 page form with a fee of $30. Very easy.
2006-07-04 08:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by greendayvip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to copyright something in the US is at the US Copyright Office. See the source box for some handy links.
Hope that helps!
2006-07-05 00:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to do it is go to a notary republic and have their stamp on your item.
2006-07-04 08:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by fatboysdaddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋