200-8
204
Compilations and derivative works. (cont'd)
204.05
Musical arrangements made under the compulsory license for phonorecords. Where phonorecords of nondramatic musical works are made under the compulsory license provisions of 17 U.S.C. 115, a new arrangement of the musical work may be made without the consent of the copyright owner of the preexisting work. However, such arrangement is not subject to copyright protection as a derivative work without the express consent of the copyright owner of the preexisting work. See Chapter 400: COPYRIGHTABLE MATTER - WORKS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AND SOUND RECORDINGS.
204.06
Ephemeral recordings. The copyright law provides that ephemeral recordings may lawfully be made of certain copyrighted works without the authority of the owners of copyright. However, transmission programs embodying such works are not subject to copyright protection as derivative works without the express consent of the owners of copyright in the preexisting works. See 17 U.S.C. 112.
205
National origin. The copyright law provides that all unpublished works otherwise subject to copyright protection are registrable without regard to the nationality or domicile of the author. However, the law provides that published works are subject to copyright protection and eligible for registration only under certain specified conditions relating to their national origin. See Chapter 1100: ELIGIBILITY.
206
Government works. Certain government works are subject to special rules.
206.01
Edicts of government. Edicts of government, such as judicial opinions, administrative rulings, legislative enactments, public ordinances, and similar official legal documents are not copyrightable for reasons of public policy. This applies to such works whether they are Federal, State, or local as well as to those of foreign governments.
[1984]
