US Copyright Registry Scam

Domain Name Wire reports an email-based scam that targets domain name owners. The scam suggests that Web site operators must register their copyrighted content in order to be protected should someone else decide to copy their content. See the article and portions of the email here.

Martin Schwimmer, via the Trademark Blog, makes the humorous observation:

Also, check out the US Copyright Registry website, which features a picture of Reagan Administration officials James Baker, Ed Meese and Michael Deaver, no doubt obtained from a Google Image search of ‘official-looking guys.’