100-6
108
The examination process. (cont'd)
108.08
Cautionary or warning letters. (cont'd)
problem may exist for future works and point out how it can be avoided. The Office may send the letter and withhold the application until specifically authorized by the applicant to make registration, or it may make registration before sending the letter.
108.09
Refusal to register. The Copyright Office will not register a claim where (1) the material deposited does not constitute copyrightable subject matter or (2) the claim is invalid for any other reason. See also section 108.07 above concerning the rule of doubt. The Office will notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for such refusal.
108.10
Obscene or pornographic works. The Copyright Office will not ordlnarily attempt to examine a work to determine whether it contains material that might be considered obscene or pornographic.
108.11
Works containing classified information. When, in examining or processing materials received in the Copyright Office, it is noted that such material contains, or reasonably appears to contain, information classified by the U.S. Government for such reasons as national defense or national security, (1) the appropriate security official of the Library of Congress should be immediately notified through supervisory channels, (2) the material should be held or disposed of in accordance with instructions from that official, and (3) the examination or other processing of the material by the Copyright Office should be suspended until the matter is resolved.
109
Communications between the applicant and the Copyright Office. Communications between the Copyright Office and applicants may be by letter or other written means, by telephone, or by personal interview.
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