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5.2.1
5.2.1
Part 5.2 ARTICLES TO BE DEPOSITED
5.2.1
Unpublished works.
I.
Unpublished works cannot be registered in Classes A, B, F, H, or K, and the registration of unpublished works in other classes is optional with the
claimant.II.
The following deposits are required for the registration of unpublished works:
a.
Class C, D, or E: one complete copy (which may be a photostat).
b.
Class G or I: one copy, photograph or other identifying reproduction.
c.
Class J: one photographic print.
d.
Class L: a title and description, with one print taken from each scene or act.
e.
Class M: a title and description, with at least two prints taken from different sections of the complete motion picture.
5.2.2
Published works.
I.
The following deposits are required for the registration of published works:
a.
In general, two complete copies of the best edition then published.
b.
For a work by a foreign or stateless author published abroad: either (1) one complete copy of the best edition so published, if the fee is paid, or (2) two such copies if a catalog card is submitted in lieu of the fee. (But see topic 5.3.1 as to "best edition.")
