6-17
Ch. 6
6.2.4
6.2.4
6.2.3
Affidavit.(cont'd)
V.
Execution.(cont'd)
d.
Date of execution. The affidavit must ordinarily give the date of its execution. The date of execution must not be earlier than the date of publication or completion of printing stated in the affidavit; if it is, a new affidavit will be requested.
e.
Signature of notary. The jurat must be signed by a notary or by some other officer authorized to administer oaths in the United States.
f.
Expiration of notary's commission. An affidavit without the date of expiration of the notary's commission may be accepted, even though the state law may require that date. The date of expiration, if given, must not be earlier than the date of execution.
g.
Seal. A seal is required only when the state law requires it. The Examining Division maintains a list of states requiring the seal.
(Note: The Examining Division list also includes other formalities required in certain states. Compliance with these other formalities is not required, but if it is necessary to request a new application such compliance may be suggested.)
h.
Certificate of notary's commission. The Office does not require such a certificate even though the state law may provide for it. If such a certificate is attached to the affidavit, it will be detached and filed separately, and the affidavit will be annotated to refer to it.
6.2.4
Illustrations in books. Where a book subject to the manufacturing clause contains illustrations produced by lithographic or photoengraving process, such illustrations (it not within an excepted category) must also be manufactured in the United States to be registrable. (See Part 6.4.)
