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by snowwrestler 4195 days ago
Under U.S. law it does not need to "stand up"; copyright protections adhere to new content when it is created, regardless of notification. Thus at worst, it is superfluous.

At best, though, it shows that you made an effort to remind your visitors of your copyright. While not strictly required by law, it might help convey a sense of good faith and conscientiousness to the judge or jury.