copyright intellectual-property
Setting a copyright for the future
<p>I know nothing about copyright but I'm pretty sure this isn't allowed.</p>
<p>I am aware of a website showcasing a portfolio of work. There are images which are themselves the work or images of things that are the work as well as some prose.</p>
<p>However the website marks these as copyright 2023 (2 years in the future as of writing).</p>
<p>Is this allowed? Illegal? Invalid?</p>
<p>My understanding would be that works are copyrighted for something like the life of artist plus 50 years but this also appears like they are trying to buy 2 extra years at the end. Is it protected now? Can I not just steal it?</p>
<p>Basically, what gives?</p>

<h2>Copyright exists from the moment of creation of the work</h2>
<p>Copyright notices and dates are neither required nor meaningful. They are a courtesy to others.</p>
<p>They can also have typos.</p>
