Ch. 4
4.1.3
4.1.3
4.6
4.1.2
Works published in U.S.(cont'd)
II.
Accidental omission.(cont'd)
a.
(cont'd)
registration may be made. In such cases, if the deposit copies do not bear the notice, copies with the notice will be requested.
b.
If a considerable number of copies have been published without notice, registration will be denied.
c.
If the entire first edition of a work was published without notice, registration will be denied even if the first edition consisted of a relatively small number of copies.
4.1.3
Works published abroad. (See Part 8.2)
I.
Works subject to ad interim registration. (See Part 8.4)
a.
No notice is required for the copies of a work subject to ad interim registration which are published abroad, or which are deposited for registration, regardless of the citizenship or domicile of the author.
b.
Where the copies deposited for ad interim registration lack any notice, registration will be made without a cautionary letter. Where they contain a defective notice or present a variance in claim, the practices described in topics 8.2.2.II.e.2 and 8.4.4. will be followed.
II.
Works other than those subject to ad interim registration.
a.
In general, works first published abroad after June 18, 1959 (other than those subject to ad interim registration) must bear a notice of copyright in the required form and position in order for registration to be made. However, the Copyright Office will apply a liberal standard in evaluating the acceptability of the notice on such works, and will generally accept the notice at face value. (See topic 8.2.1.III.)
