Mail to yourself copyright

The concept of sending a letter to oneself with a copyright notice!

This is a clever idea, but it's important to understand the limitations and implications of using a copyright notice in this way.

In the United States, copyright law grants the creator of an original work the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work, as well as create derivative works. To establish copyright, the creator must take certain steps, such as:

  1. Fixing the work in a tangible form (e.g., writing it down).
  2. Creating an original work (i.e., not copying someone else's work).
  3. Notifying the public of the copyright through a copyright notice (optional, but recommended).

A copyright notice typically includes the following elements:

Now, back to sending a letter to oneself with a copyright notice. While this might seem like a clever way to establish copyright, it's important to note that:

  1. The letter is not an original work in the classical sense, as it's simply a copy of itself.
  2. The copyright notice is not necessary to establish copyright, as the work is not being published or distributed to the public.
  3. The letter is not a tangible form of the work, as it's just a physical copy of the same letter.

In summary, sending a letter to oneself with a copyright notice is not a foolproof way to establish copyright. While it might be a fun and creative exercise, it's not a substitute for the actual steps required to establish copyright.

If you're looking to establish copyright for a creative work, it's recommended to follow the standard procedures outlined in the Copyright Act of 1976. This includes fixing the work in a tangible form, creating an original work, and notifying the public of the copyright through a copyright notice.