While providing a copyright notice is no longer required for newly created copyrightable material, there are still legal and practical benefits to providing a copyright notice.  In a copyright infringement action, a copyright notice will preclude the infringing party from claiming a defense of innocent infringement that could otherwise permit actual or statutory damages to be reduced.  In addition, by providing a copyright notice and identifying the owner of the copyright, a copyright owner can make it easier for a potential user of the copyright to use it only with permission.