Ch. 2.11
2.11.3
2.11.3
2-436
COPYRIGHT
OFFICE
PRACTICES
OFFICE
PRACTICES
2.11.3
Registration requirements(cont'd)
I.
Copyrightable subject-matter(cont'd)
b.
The subject of the photograph(cont'd)
4.
The subject as basis of claim(cont'd)
(a)
Published works(cont'd)
notice, registration may be made on that basis, but the Office will call the applicant's attention to the scope of registration in Class J.
Example:
A copyrightable photograph, published with notice, depicts a bronze statue which the author of the photograph wishes to protect by registration in Class J. Practice: Write to the applicant, advising him of the scope of registration of the "photograph," and pointing out the registration requirements for a sculptural work of art" in Class G. (See Part 2.8.) However, the applicant desires registration in Class J, knowing thatthe claim is limited to the photograph, registration mayaccordingly then be made on Form J.
[1973]