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#Copywrite

    08-Nov-94 21:15:28
Sb: #Copywrite
Fm: sanford kennedy 73201,1374
To: all
Dear Everybody, If I/we/you place any text herein or on the Internet, does that text have copywrite protection, even though we do not place in the text the legal words "Copywrite 1994, Author's Name." Some people say yes. I think not. I do not see an author being able to sue any party that lifts a line or lines from Compuserve or the Internet. Is there a lawyer in the house? This is in reference to electronic newlsetter submissions. I contend that a paper copy of the article must be prepered and sealed with the date and the proper copywrite notice to protect it in court. This is not a big deal unless somebody lifts your work and makes a profit. What think you? Regards, Sanford