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2.14.2

Statutory Requirements for Copyrjght in Motion Pictures.(cont'd)

II.

Notice(cont'd)

b.

Position(cont'd)

4.

The notice should be legible when the film is screened or exhibited.

(a)

A notice scratched on the leader of a film will be questioned. Registra­tion will be made upon advice that a legible notice appeared on all copies of the film.

(b)

A notice on the reel or container will not be accepted.

III.

Manufacture. The manufacturing requirements of Sec. 16 (17 U.S.C.) do not apply to motion pictures.

2.14.3

Procedure for Registration.

I.

Copies.

a.

Published motion pictures.

1.

The law requires deposit of two complete copies of the best edition of the film as published; or, if the "author"of the film is a citizen or subject of a foreign state or nation, one complete copy of the best edition is required. (17 U.S.C. §§ 13, 215)

2.

The copies must be complete, identical, and of the best edition published.

Example:

A cow of an 8-reel film in which reel 6 is missing will not be accepted.

[1973]