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1608
Constructive Notice. (cont'd)
1608.01
The document, or material attached to it, must identify the work to which it pertains so that, after the document is indexed by the Copyright Office, it would be revealed by a reasonable search under the title or registration number of the work.
1608.02
Failure to identify work. A document which does not identify the work will not be questioned.
If the material which is the subject of the document is otherwise adequately identified but does not contain the title, it will not be questioned.
Example:
A document covering "an unpublished novel about New York's Empire State Building, by Jack Douglas." Note: this document will not receive constructive notice.
1608.03
Outside sources. A document will be indexed only under the titles or other identifying matter it contains.
1609
Completeness of document. In general, a document will not be recorded unless it is complete by its own terms.
1609.01
Attachments. A document that contains a reference to any schedule, appendix, exhibit, addendum, or other material as being attached to the document or made a part of it shall be recordable only if the attachment is also submitted for recordation with the document or if the reference is deleted by the parties to the document.
1609.01(a)
Document returned for amendment. If a document has been submitted for recordation and has been returned by the Copyright Office at the request of the sender for deletion of the reference to an attachment, the document will be recorded only if the deletion is signed or initialed by the person(s) who executed the document or by that person's authorized representative.
1609.01(b)
Exception. A document containing a reference to an attachment will be recorded without the attached material and without deletion of the reference if the sender asserts in writing
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