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Ch. 4
4.3.6
4.3.6
4.3.6
In classes F-K.
I.
Single-page work. On a single-page work in Classes F-K, a notice on any accessible portion of the Work is acceptable. Thus a notice on either the front or back of the work may be accepted. A single sheet, though folded one or more times (e.g. a folded greeting card), constitute a single-page work.
II.
Margin or mounting. On individual works in Classes F-K, a visible notice on the margin or permanent mounting (such as a base, pedestal, selvage, or frame) is acceptable.
III.
Accessibility. See topics 4.4.2, III and 4.4.3.
IV.
Multi-page works. On a multi-page work of Class F-K, material in book form (e.g., an atlas or a book of prints):
a.
The Office will recommend the full form of notice in book position (see topic 4.3.1).
b.
Where the notice is not in book position but does appear at the front or back of the book where it is readily seen, an application on the appropriate Form F-K may be accepted with a cautionary letter. If Form: A is submitted, the Office will reject it but mention the possibility (with a note of caution) of registration on the appropriate Form F-K.
c.
A notice which is not readily seen (e.g., on page 25 of a 50-page work) is not acceptable.
V.
Repetitive units. The statute says nothing about how often the notice should be repeated when the copyrighted work consists of repetitive or continuous units on sheet-like materials such as textile fabrics, plastics, and paper products.
a.
The Office will suggest that, if possible, it would be safest under the court decisions to apply the notice directly to every repeat.
b.
For purposes of registration, the Copyright Office will accept a notice appearing in the selvage or on the reverse side ot the material at frequent and regular intervals. For example, in the case of material printed from plates or cylinders on rotary presses, a notice appearing
