You could also send it not to yourself, but to
a notary, who could then validate the state of
the seals at the time they received the letter.
--
-Richard M. Hartman
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186,000 mi./sec ... not just a good idea, it's the LAW!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hester, Garyl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 1999 9:21 AM
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; Palm Developers Forum List
> Subject: RE: copyrights (was: Re: cracking site - how do we shut it
> down?)
>
>
> } 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.
>
