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2.14.1

What is a Motion Picture?(cont'd)

II.

Classification.(cont'd)

a.

(cont'd)

2.

(cont 'd)

Examples:(cont'd)

(3)

GASOLINE ENGINES FOR WOMEN, a filmed educational T.V. program

(4)

YOUR SIDEWALK REPORTER, a filmed T.V. program

b.

For purposes of registration, all motion pictures are entered on a single application, Form L-M. The application must indicate whether the film is a photoplay or other than a photoplay.

c.

If otherwise qualified as a motion picture, a work reproduced on video tape may be considered for registration in Class L or Class M.

d.

The following types of material are not eligible for registration in Class L or Class M:

1.

Motion picture scripts. Registration for such works may be considered in Classes C or D.

2.

Motion picture scenarios, synopses, outlines, etc." are regarded as "books," and may not be registered in unpublished form.

3.

Filmstrips. Such works may be considered tor registration as "photographs" in Class J.

III.

Sound tracks.

a

The Copyright Office takes no position as to whether copyright in a motion picture covers the integrated sound track portions of the work.

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