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Can you copyright the syntax of a programming language in the USA?

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I don’t mean the source code that’s in the compiler, but the actual set of features that the programmer must learn to use the language. Is this still yet to be definitively decided in the US courts? I suspect it’s unresolved. What about other countries?

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Is it required that “Printed in the USA” appear with the rest of the copyright formula in a book?

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A copyright notice has 3 elements: the copyright symbol, the year, and the name of the copyright holder. Sometimes “Printed in the United States of America” appears. Is this required? Why, or why not? The gov’t site doesn’t explain.

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do the copyright laws for canada also apply in the USA? for software?

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i wanted to know if the software copy right laws for canada software also apply in the USA?

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About apply for copyright. I live in usa. Can i apply for copy right via internet?An how much for fee?Thanks?

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How do I copyright a fictional character I created to secure rights in USA to develop a comic & a film?

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I have created a story with 3 main fictional characters that i wish to copyright and have the rights to produce a comicbook and a film to sell and distribute in the USA. I need to know the steps to register the characters and the story so I have the rights or I can sell […]

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Laws on linking to copyrighted material in USA?

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Is it against the law in the US (CA specifically) to link to material that is violating copyright laws? Like posting on a message board a link to a website that hosts illegal mp3s or videos?

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i have an old greeting card with “laurel cards copyright cleveland, usa” on the back. date & or age please.

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Are names of cities and states in the USA copyrighted?

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I’m asking because if I wanted to make and sell tee shirts/hats like they have in tourist stores with the name of a city or a state or national park embroidered on it, would I need to license it or pay royalties?

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