> hopefully) written on the back. Take the photo's to a notary for 5 bucks a > stamp. Mail one copy to yourself and keep another copy in your file. Regarding "mail a copy to yourself" - I recently heard another friend mention something of that sort regarding copyrighting photos taken and posted on personal web sites. What is it about the law that necessitates mailing a copy of something to yourself? How does that work? What is it about mailing one to yourself that legitimizes it? Rick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 10:56 AM 4/25/2003 -0400, Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com wrote: >Regarding "mail a copy to yourself" - I recently heard another friend >mention something of that sort regarding copyrighting photos taken and >posted on personal web sites. > >What is it about the law that necessitates mailing a copy of something >to yourself? How does that work? What is it about mailing one to >yourself that legitimizes it? > >Rick Rick, I don't mean to disparage whoever suggested the mailing thing but this is an old wive's tale that some people have claimed works for proving first art for patents or trademarks. When I've gotten legal advice in the past I've been advised that it's highly unlikely that a court would accept it as legitimate evidence for dating purposes. It is much to easy to steam open envelopes after the fact, or mail yourself empty unsealed envelopes and add the contents later. A notary seal is much more likely to hold up legally. Dave G. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Dave Gorjup wrote: > When I've gotten legal advice in the past I've been advised that it's > highly unlikely that a court would accept it as legitimate evidence > for dating purposes. It is much to easy to steam open envelopes after > the fact, or mail yourself empty unsealed envelopes and add the > contents later. I don't know about the US, but around these parts, the envelope has to be mailed by registered mail. That means it has to be sealed. > A notary seal is much more likely to hold up legally. Definitely. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Paddlewisers, I am selling my Dagger Cypress from here in southeastern Virginia. I'll be moving soon and don't want to cart it with me. Details and contact info can be found at: http://www.dgtreasures.com/kayaking/forsale.htm It's been used for two seasons and is in excellent condition. Dave G. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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