For the most part , Herb saved me the keystrokes and his advice is sound.

You asked whether a private download site is considered Publishing. That is a $600hr question for an IP attorney to answer after knowing all the details of your situation. BTW, Herb’s recommendation about filing a PA Published is safe. I cannot point to case law on this and for me to give an opinion is the same as attempting to practice law and, not being an attorney, I will not do this.

Posting on a secret site would certainly have me registering a work with the LOC.


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