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Subject:copyright advice? From:Jackie Cable <jackie -at- ORBITAL -dot- CO -dot- UK> Date:Wed, 17 Jun 1998 14:36:38 +0100
H'lo,
I'm just about to complete a set of manuals to support a new software
application, and I'm looking for advice on what copyright information I need
to include.
Specifically, I've mentioned third-party products such as Java, Netscape
Communicator and Microsoft IE in the manuals - do I need to include
statements of copyright to cover this? Is it enough to say:
"All product names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks of their
respective owners."
I intend to include something like this for the rest of the copyright
notice:
"The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
<Company> assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior
written permission from <Company> is prohibited, except as allowed under the
terms of the <Product> software licence.
Copyright (c) 1998, <Company>."
The manuals will be printed in the UK, but will be used worldwide.
