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808
Special relief from the deposit requirements for registration. (cont'd)
808.03
Special relief: procedures. (cont'd)
808.03(c)
Special relief granted. When special relief is granted, the application will be annotated as follows: "Special relief granted under 37 C.F.R. 202.20(d)." This annotation is keyed with an asterisk to the "DEPOSIT RECEIVED" space on the application for registration.
NOTE: Where the work was first published before 1978, the annotation should also reflect the nature of the material deposited and refer to the remitter's letter; for example:
1)
"Photocopies accepted under a grant of special relief in accordance with 37 C.F.R. 202.20(d). See correspondence file."
2)
"Second printing accepted under a grant of special relief in accordance with 37 C.F.R. 202.20)(d). Re: notice of copyright on copies as first published, see applicant's letter of __________"
808.03(d)
Special relief denied. Where the special relief is denied, the applicant will be notified in writing, and the letter to the applicant will set forth the reasons for the denial.
808.04
Special relief: continuous or ongoing grants. In some cases a grant of continuous or ongoing special relief is possible. The procedures and criteria for such relief are the same as for one-time special relief. In such cases, however, the applicant is asked to include with each submission a covering letter or memorandum referring to such grant and the date thereof. Any continuous grant may be terminated by the Chief of the Examining Division after consultation with the Chief of the Acquisitions and Processing Division of the Copyright Office. Notice of
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