500-17
509
Maps. (cont'd)
509.02
Compilations and derivative works. (cont'd)
authorship, therefore, is generally based upon elements such as additional compilation and drawing. Additional authorship of this kind may include cartographic representations such as new roads, historical landmarks, or zoning boundaries. Where any substantial portion of the work submitted for registration includes previously published or registered material, or material that is in the public domain, statements describing both the preexisting material as well as the new copyrightable authorship should be given at the appropriate spaces on the application form. See Chapter 700: APPLICATIONS AND FEES.
509.03
Elements not capable of supporting a copyright. A mere reprint of public domain or previously published material is not registrable. Likewise, a claim based upon an obvious selection and arrangement of materials is not registrable. For example, an outline map of the United States containing nothing more than the names of the state capitals does not contain the necessary authorship to support registration.
510
Scientific works: architectural and technical drawings and models. Material comprising scientific works includes architectural blueprints, mechanical drawings, engineering diagrams, astronomical charts, anatomical models, scientific and architectural models, and similar works.
510.01
Registration requirements. In order to be entitled to registration, architectural and technical drawings must contain at least a certain minimum amount of original graphic or pictorial matter. A scientific or architectural model must contain at least a certain minimum amount of original sculptural material.
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