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II.
Published works(cont' d)
A.
Authorized publication (cont'd)
the action to be taken depends upon the nature of the error.
1.
Error in copyright ownership. Where the error involves the name in the copyright notice, i.e., copyright ownership, the appropriate course of action depends upon the seriousness of the error and whether or not it appeared on the bulk of the published edition or only on a few copies.
a.
Error in notice appeared on all or the bulk of the published copies.
(1)
If the error is so serious that registration would not have been made in what is now alleged to be the correct name, and if it seems likely a valid copyright was secured in the name in the notice, recordation of a document of assignment should be suggested.
Example:
Name in notice on deposit copies and original application is Random House Publishers whereas correct name of copyright owner is Larchmont Press, a subsidiary.
(2)
If the error is not so serious that registration would have been refused if the original application had reflected the true facts at the time it was submitted, the applicant may apply for a completely new registration, or he may, either as an addition or as an alternative to a new registration, submit a formal, signed statement or affidavit for recordation in
the permanent, official records of the Copyright Office.Part II
