S-117
IV.
Special Procedures Where the Corrective Entry Registration Involves Errors in Copies of Published Works(Cont'd)
B.
Acceptance of "Corrected" Copies(cont'd)
1.
Authorized Publication(cont'd}
a.
Error appeared on only a few published copies. Where we receive the applicant's assurance that the copies deposited originally were not identical with the bulk of the published edition and that at most, only a very few of the incorrect copies were published, the corrected copies representing the bulk of those actually first published could be accepted. The new application would also give the correct information with regard to the error appearing on the original application. The original date of publication should be retained.
b.
Error appeared on the bulk of the published edition. Where it seems clear that more than a few of the incorrect copies were published, the corrected copies cannot be used. Copies of the original edition containing the error should be used, but the new application should give the correct information. The original date of publication should be retained. Both the application and certificate should be annotated to show what appears on the copies, and to show that the application contains the correct information.
2.
Unauthorized publication. IMPORTANT: If the original publication was not authorized by the author or his assignee, a corrective entry should NOT be suggested. Rather, an entirely new registration should be made by the author or his assignee after an authorized publication has taken place. No reference should be made on the new application to the earlier registration or publication.
Part III
