diff --git a/definitions/mars/default_labeling.def b/definitions/mars/default_labeling.def
index 5080aa6c8..556a01c12 100644
--- a/definitions/mars/default_labeling.def
+++ b/definitions/mars/default_labeling.def
@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-# Copyright 2005-2013 ECMWF.
-#
-# This software is licensed under the terms of the Apache Licence Version 2.0
-# which can be obtained at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
-# 
-# In applying this licence, ECMWF does not waive the privileges and immunities granted to it by
-# virtue of its status as an intergovernmental organisation nor does it submit to any jurisdiction.
-#
-
 constant marsStream = "oper";
 alias mars.stream = marsStream;
 constant marsDomain = "g";