1600-13
1615
Recordation. (cont'd)
1615.06
Separate transfers. (cont'd)
3)
The same situation as in example 2 above, but the document is dated and signed by both parties at each paragraph setting out the separate conveyances. This would be regarded as three transfers for the purpose of computing the recordation fee.
4)
On a single page: "A" transfers the copyright to "B" who transfers a portion of that right to "C." This would be regarded as two transfers for the purpose of computing the recordation fee.
1615.07
Titles. The term "title" for the purpose of computing the fee for recordation generally denotes "appellation" or "denomination," rather than "registration," "work," or "copyright." 37 C.F.R. 201.4(d)(2).
1615.07(a)
Each Title Counted. Generally, each title listed in a document is counted, but designations referring to uncopyrightable matter are not counted.
Examples:
1)
A trademark consisting of the word "EKSRON."
2)
A mechanical patent designated as "Process for the Impacting of Crushed Marble."
1615.07(b)
Single and multiple titles distinguished. A single title that is repeated is counted as a single "title" for the purpose of computing the fee. However, when multiple issues or numbers of a serial, or different chapters or installments are contained in a document, each will be indexed and therefore each is considered to be an individual title for which a separate fee is charged.
Examples of multiple titles:
1)
"Fan Club News," vol. 1, no. 3 (June 1981)
"Fan Club News," vol. 1, no. 4 (July 1981)
"Fan Club News," vol. 1, no. 5 (Aug. 1981)
"Fan Club News," vol. 1, no. 4 (July 1981)
"Fan Club News," vol. 1, no. 5 (Aug. 1981)
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