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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
No, because I don't track copyright suits. But I've spoken to intellectual property lawyers, and they've been clear that you can sue without copyright registration. The question isn't whether you can prevail - it's what damages you can successfully claim. You need registration to go after the big bucks. If you are simply trying to stop someone from unauthorized distribution of your work, registration may be helpful but is not necessary.
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Dennis
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From what I've read over the years (mostly related to the music industry), which includes material written by lawyers, courts just don't recognize copyrights unless they have been registered. Alternatives, such as sending mailing documents to one's self and keeping the envelope sealed, etc. are never recognized in court. You can sue (you can always sue, no matter how lame the reason) but you will never win, period. Award amounts do not even enter into the equation.