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2.8.2

Classification of works of art(cont'd)

II.

Purpose, function, or use for which the material is designed. Generally, registra­tion may be made in Class G regardless of the purpose, function, or use for which a work of art is intended. Thus, for example, registrability would not be affected by the fact that (1) a painting is to be used as decora­tion on metal serving trays, or (2) a hand­ carved bracket is to be used as a wall shelf, (See also topic 2.8.2.I.g,)

a.

Drawings or plastic works of a scientific or technical character. Class I is the appropriate category for the registration of claims to copyright in published and unpublished pictorial, graphic, or sculptural material that is designed for a scientific or technical use, such as a mechanical drawing or an anatomical model, (See Part 2.10.)

b.

Commercial prints or labels. If a work of art has been published in connection with the sale or advertisement of an article or articles of merchandise, registration in Class K on Form KK is appropriate, For example, registration on Form KK would be appropriate for a painting reproduced and first published on the cover of a candy box, or a carved lion's head intended for promotional dis­play in connection with the sale or advertisement of imported beer. However, if the principal copyrightable element is sculptural, Class G may be the appropriate category for registration. (See topic 2,13.2.II.e.1.)

[1973]