Another related topic to my other post, but I thought I'd create another thread, since they're not too related. Basically, I'm wondering about other means of showing proof of authorship that might not have the legal strength of an official copyright registration but might be useful otherwise.
I never post my scripts online for the general public, but I have published one in my university's literary magazine, which goes out to a limited audience. Would the publication date of the magazine hold up in court?
Also, I've emailed my script to various friends and colleagues. Does an email date provide any proof of ownership, or does it at least help my case? If it ever came down to it, could I call upon my friends and colleagues as "witnesses"?
I never post my scripts online for the general public, but I have published one in my university's literary magazine, which goes out to a limited audience. Would the publication date of the magazine hold up in court?
Also, I've emailed my script to various friends and colleagues. Does an email date provide any proof of ownership, or does it at least help my case? If it ever came down to it, could I call upon my friends and colleagues as "witnesses"?