1209 Notice
The owner of a protectable mask work may affix a notice of ownership to mask works in a manner and location that gives reasonable notice of the claim to protection. 17 U.S.C. § 909.
Notice is not a condition for protection of a mask work, but when properly affixed to a work, will provide prima facie evidence of notice of protection. 17 U.S.C. § 909 (A).