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2.11.3

Registration requirements⁠(cont'd)

I.

Copyrightable subject-matter⁠(cont'd)

b.

The subject of the photograph⁠(cont'd)

4.

The subject as basis of claim⁠(cont'd)

(a)

Published works⁠(cont'd)

notice, registration may be made on that basis, but the Office will call the applicant's atten­tion to the scope of registration in Class J.

Example:

 

A copyrightable photograph, published with notice, depicts a bronze statue which the author of the photograph wishes to protect by regis­tration in Class J. Practice: Write to the appli­cant, advising him of the scope of registration of the "photograph," and pointing out the registration require­ments for a sculptural work of art" in Class G. (See Part 2.8.) However, the applicant desires registra­tion in Class J, knowing thatthe claim is limited to the photograph, registration mayaccordingly then be made on Form J.

[1973]