Korgscrew
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Posted: June 04 2003, 14:21 |
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Evidence from any hosting providers alone may not be enough - if someone comes out with a cassette of 'his version' of Tubular Bells 4, which he claims he wrote in 1985, things could get very tricky.
The way copyright works depends on the laws of the country you're in. In the UK, you're generally safe as long as you have good evidence that you wrote the piece on the date you claim to - mailing yourself a copy and keeping it, sealed, in a safe place, is one fairly widely accepted way of doing that. Works can also be registered with organisations which act as independent witnesses, to give stronger evidence.
Your best bet is to consult someone who can give advice specific to your country.
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