Ch. 5
5.1.5
5.1.5
5-4
a.
A deposit made after the expiration or the 28-rear term will not be accepted for registration (except for foreign works specially qualified for later registration under an applicable extension proclamation).
5.1.5
Ad Interim and waiver-of-fee deposits.
I.
A deposit for ad interim registration must be received within six months after the book or periodical was first published abroad. (17 U.S.C. § 22) Registration for foreign works under the waiver-of-fee provision is likewise conditional upon deposit of two copies (with application and catalog card) within six months following publication abroad. (17 U.S.C. § 215)
a.
The six-months' period expires on the same day or the month as the date of first publication. Thus, if publication occurred on January 15, the period runs through July 15.
b.
If the six-months' period ends on a non-working day (Saturday, Sunday or a holiday), receipt or the deposit in the Library or Congress or the Copyright office on the next working day (Monday or the day after the holiday) will be on time. (17 U.S.C. § 216)
