Is a Copyright Notice Necessary?

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From: David J. Camp
Date: Thu, 06 Sep 1990 14:58

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I am confused.  I seem to have heard a rumor that an author can invoke
some kind of ownership priviliege over a work to which he/she has
attached no copyright notice.

Is this true?  I have been making tailspins trying to resolve ownership
issues on a multiple-author program which previously had no copyright
notice.

I would appreciate an authoritative (preferrably a 'real' lawyer's)
opinion, rather than a lot of speculation about the possibilities. 

Thank you,  -David-

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Subject: Is a Copyright Notice Necessary?
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