Comments on: The Myth of Poor Man’s Copyright http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/ Content Theft, Plagiarism, Copyright Infringement Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:14:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: Plagarism, Copyright, and Fair Use | Learning from Lorelle http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-137610 Plagarism, Copyright, and Fair Use | Learning from Lorelle Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:16:19 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-137610 [...] The Myth of Poor Man’s Copyright – Plagiarism Today [...] [...] The Myth of Poor Man’s Copyright – Plagiarism Today [...]

]]> By: The Poorman’s Copyright « Testing This Out http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-137191 The Poorman’s Copyright « Testing This Out Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:25:17 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-137191 [...] Plagiarism Today: The Myth of the Poor Man’s Copyright [...] [...] Plagiarism Today: The Myth of the Poor Man’s Copyright [...]

]]> By: Why should I Copyright my songs? Understanding Copyright http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-137085 Why should I Copyright my songs? Understanding Copyright Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:54:38 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-137085 [...] “There are many, many myths people hold about copyright law. However, the most dangerous by far is the myth of poor man’s copyright ” [from "Plagarism Today"] [...] [...] “There are many, many myths people hold about copyright law. However, the most dangerous by far is the myth of poor man’s copyright ” [from "Plagarism Today"] [...]

]]> By: Copyright Registration FAQs: I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Mail Myself a Letter | North Carolina Law Life http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-136737 Copyright Registration FAQs: I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Mail Myself a Letter | North Carolina Law Life Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:07:32 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-136737 [...] enduring myth that mailing your work to yourself gives you protection.  This is often called a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not [...] [...] enduring myth that mailing your work to yourself gives you protection.  This is often called a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not [...]

]]> By: blinks http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-135421 blinks Tue, 17 May 2011 17:26:30 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-135421 Dude Wikipedia can be changed by any old food. Why do you think most colleges won't let you use it for your essays? Dude Wikipedia can be changed by any old food. Why do you think most colleges won't let you use it for your essays?

]]> By: bren http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-134824 bren Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:45:08 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-134824 It works in Ireland aswell. Interesting read though, thanks :) It works in Ireland aswell. Interesting read though, thanks :)

]]> By: Cheat-master30 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-132311 Cheat-master30 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-132311 It does however seem to be a legal possibility in the UK and the Netherlands from Wikipedia, and the UK Intellectual Property Office does say this: Additionally, a creator could send himself or herself a copy by special delivery post (which gives a clear date stamp on the envelope), leaving the envelope unopened on its return (ensuring you also know what is inside each envelope in case you do this more than once). Alternatively you could lodge your work with a bank or solicitor. It is important to note, that this does not prove that a work is original or created by you. But it may be useful to be able to show the court that the work was in your possession at a particular date. <a href="http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy/c-about/c-auto.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy/c-about/c-auto.h...</a> Is it possible it works outside the USA? Because that's at least two regions that have recommended this practice on official government websites, although I apologise if this site is generally assuming US copyright law rather than that of another country. Sorry for the late comment. It does however seem to be a legal possibility in the UK and the Netherlands from Wikipedia, and the UK Intellectual Property Office does say this:

Additionally, a creator could send himself or herself a copy by special delivery post (which gives a clear date stamp on the envelope), leaving the envelope unopened on its return (ensuring you also know what is inside each envelope in case you do this more than once). Alternatively you could lodge your work with a bank or solicitor. It is important to note, that this does not prove that a work is original or created by you. But it may be useful to be able to show the court that the work was in your possession at a particular date.
http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy/c-about/c-auto.h…

Is it possible it works outside the USA? Because that's at least two regions that have recommended this practice on official government websites, although I apologise if this site is generally assuming US copyright law rather than that of another country.

Sorry for the late comment.

]]> By: is my work copyrighted through wordpress? anywhere i can have it copyrighted easily? - Grasscity.com Forums http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-130443 is my work copyrighted through wordpress? anywhere i can have it copyrighted easily? - Grasscity.com Forums Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:03:56 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-130443 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: Marc http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-130163 Marc Fri, 21 May 2010 22:00:39 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-130163 A copyright is merely one form of proof that one party had the document (or whatever) prior to the other party. It does not protect you in any way, and there are lots of ways to proove that you had the document first. However, court cases are rarely so simple that the only issue is the dispute of ownership.Most cases are much gayer than that. eg. "This 10 notes of a popular song are exactly like my 10 notes". With this scenario it's important to prove that the party who is accused of stealing the song had access to it. If there is no reasonable proof that he/she had access, then it really doesn't matter if you had a copyright. You're simply not going to win.So, Mailing it to yourself... you can do it, and it may work in court, but for $30 - just get the damn thing copyrighted. You'll probably loose anyway, so you might as well not make it easier for the judge to throw out your case. A copyright is merely one form of proof that one party had the document (or whatever) prior to the other party. It does not protect you in any way, and there are lots of ways to proove that you had the document first. However, court cases are rarely so simple that the only issue is the dispute of ownership.Most cases are much gayer than that. eg. "This 10 notes of a popular song are exactly like my 10 notes". With this scenario it's important to prove that the party who is accused of stealing the song had access to it. If there is no reasonable proof that he/she had access, then it really doesn't matter if you had a copyright. You're simply not going to win.So, Mailing it to yourself… you can do it, and it may work in court, but for $30 – just get the damn thing copyrighted. You'll probably loose anyway, so you might as well not make it easier for the judge to throw out your case.

]]> By: Themes that Mimic Copyrighted Design - Page 2 - WordPress Tavern Forum http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/08/25/the-myth-of-poor-mans-copyright/comment-page-1/#comment-129237 Themes that Mimic Copyrighted Design - Page 2 - WordPress Tavern Forum Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:19:52 +0000 http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/?p=317#comment-129237 [...] Today had extensive post on how unreliable that approach is (at least in context of US laws). http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/...ans-copyright/ Rarst.net - cynical thoughts on software and web (and sometimes WP) | [...] [...] Today had extensive post on how unreliable that approach is (at least in context of US laws). http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2006/…ans-copyright/ Rarst.net – cynical thoughts on software and web (and sometimes WP) | [...]

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