} One scheme I recall hearing to use as proof of date is the
} following. Take
} the copyrighted work, place it in an envelope, seal it, and mail it to
} yourself. When you receive it back, DO NOT OPEN IT. The
} cancellation on
} the stamp contains the date and year.
}
} I don't know if would hold up in a court, but it seems
} reasonable precaution
} if it matters that much to you. I would also guess you could
} mail yourself
} a floppy disk containing source code (rather than reams of printouts).
}
Yes, this works great as it gives the recipient proof of date of invention -
that on the date the item was mailed, it was in that state. Unless anyone
can "prove" an earlier date of invention, this is a sure-fire method.
Note - in order for this to be effective send it registered, return receipt
requested, and make sure the postman hand-stamps the postmark on all seams
of the envelope - this is to prove that the item was never tampered with
from the date of the postmark.
