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I believe the author is referring to the copyright symbol (the c with a circle around it). This article could have used more thorough proofreading and editing.
by dubfan 14y ago
I believe the author is referring to the copyright symbol (the c with a circle around it). This article could have used more thorough proofreading and editing.
- jessriedel 14y agoIn which case the author is still wrong. The copyright logo has not been necessary to enjoy copyright protections since 1989: > The notice was once required in order to receive copyright protection in the United States, but in countries respecting the Berne convention this is no longer the case. The United States joined the Berne Convention in 1989 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_symbol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_symbol
- btilly 14y agoIt is not necessary, but it is still done. Why? Because it takes away the defense, "But I didn't know that it was copyrighted!" It also makes the copyright holder easier to track down for people who want permission.
- Natsu 14y agoNope. They're almost certainly talking about the company logo. See Omega S.A. v. Costco Wholesale Corp. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_S.A._v._Costco_Wholesale_Corp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_S.A._v._Costco_Wholesale....