S-110
III.
Unpublished works(cont'd)
A.
Authorized registration(cont'd)
3.
Change in authorship. If the error involves a change in authorship, a formal, signed statement
or affidavit may be submitted for recordation in the pennanent, official records of the Copyright Office.
Examples:
a.
The application names Wendy Brown as author of the music when the composer was actually Sam Grundy.
b.
The application names 4 individuals as authors when in fact only 3 of them contributed copyrightable authorship.
c.
"Employer for hire" statement omitted or given in error.
d.
Nature of authorship incomplete or incorrect.
4.
Other changes. If the error is one that does not involve either an actual change in ownership or a change in authorship, recordation of an affidavit explaining the error should generally be suggested.
Examples:
a.
Line 1 contains a minor error in the name of the claimant but the claimant is unmistakably
identified and there is only one legal entity involved.
Irving Berlin Music Co. should be Irving
Berlin Music Publishing Co.
Saxony Music should be Saxony Music J Inc.
Mormax Music Corp. should be Momax Music Co.
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