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between the surname and the claimant's name given at line 1. For example, line 1 could read: "Smith, surname of John Smith. If An annot.atdon should not be placed on an application showing the relationship at line 1.

2.
Where the copyright notice contains only the proprietor's surname and the copies do not bear the full name of any individual with that surname placed in such a position that it might mislead the public as to the identity of the copyright pro­prietor, and line 1 of the application lists two or more individuals with the same surname as proprietors, we should register the claim with a warning letter and an annotation showing that only the surname appears in the notice.
In notice:
Smith
On copy:
No full name with the surname Smith
In appl.:
Claimed by John Smith and Jean Smith
Practice:
Same as example 1.
3.
Where the copyright notice contains only the proprietor's surname and his fUll name appears on the copies we should register the claim provided the copies do not bear the fUll name of any other individual with that surname placed in such a position that it might mislead the public as to the identity of the copyright proprietor.
In notice:
Smith
On copy:
John P. Smith
In appl.:
Claimed by John P. Smith
Practice:
Same as example 1, except where regis­tration is being made in Classes F-K. Because of the statutory notice provi­sions for works in Classes E~K, registration should be made without either a warning letter or an annotation.
[1973]