What is a copyright notice?

A copyright notice is a statement that appears on creative works, usually at the beginning or end, which informs viewers that the material is owned by a copyright holder. In Delaware, a copyright notice is required to register a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. This notice typically includes the word “copyright” or the copyright symbol, the year of first publication, and the name of the copyright holder. In Delaware, copyright law grants authors exclusive rights to their work. Copyright holders can decide who can copy, distribute, publicly perform, or make derivatives of the work. Copyright notices allow copyright holders to stop unauthorized use of their work, by informing other people that the work is owned and legally protected. In Delaware, copyright notices are voluntary. Although having a copyright notice can help when it comes to stopping copyright infringement, it is not mandatory to register a copyright or take legal action. In short, copyright notices are a statement made by copyright holders which inform viewers that the material is legally owned. They can be used to protect intellectual property, by helping to stop copyright infringement. However, in Delaware, copyright notices are not required to register a copyright.

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