Re: Corp. or Corporation in (c)

[Beth Agnew <bagnew -at- INSYSTEMS -dot- COM>]

On Friday, November 14, 1997 4:05 PM, Miark [SMTP:miark -at- MIJENIX -dot- COM] wrote:
> I'm developing a PDF version of software documentation. On each page I
have a 8 pt, extra condensed copyright notice that reads "(c) 1997 Mijenix
Corp."
> It's this way specifically because I want it small and unobtrusive.
>
> My boss, however has asked me to expand "Corp." into "Corporation". Is
there any good reason why I should, be it legal or otherwise?

When is an abbreviation not an abbreviation?  When it's an incorporated
company!

Yes, you should use the form of the corporation's name as it is in the
documents of incorporation. Whatever they used when they were granted
incorporated status is the form that is required by law. So even if Corp.
looks better, you may have to go with Corporation every time if that is the
way is appears officially. Same goes for Ltd. and Limited; and Inc. and
Incorporated. It used to drive me crazy at Sanctuary Woods Multimedia
Corporation. By the time I hit that "Corporation" part, I was tired of
typing!!

Cheers,
--Beth

Beth Agnew
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