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Ch. 5
5.3.2
5-14
5.3.2
Complete copies.
I.
The copies deposited must be "complete copies" (17 U.S.C. §§ 12, 13, 22)
II.
In general, copies of an entire work as published must be deposited. (See topic 5.2.2., I)
Examples of copies not acceptable because not complete:
(1)
A book with missing pages
(2)
Illustrations cut out of a book
(3)
One song taken out of a songbook
(4)
A contribution Clipped from a periodical or from an encyclopedia
(5)
One volume of a single two-volume work
(6)
Reprints of individual maps published in an atlas
(7)
One earring
III.
Where a copyrightable work is a part of a larger work which includes separate parts which are not copyrightable, deposit of the uncopyrightable portions is not required.
Example:
(1)
A game consisting of a copyrightable board and directions, and uncopy­rightable game rack and pieces
IV.
An unpublished manuscript (Class C, D, or E) which is sufficiently developed to be used for delivery or performance, is acceptable as a complete copy even though there is some indication that additional material may later be added.
[1973]