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2.4.3.

Only Non-dramatic Textual Works Registrable in Class C.
(cont'd)

I.

Dramatic material. (cont'd)

b.

(cont'd)

Example:

The script for a commercial film sound track consisting mainly of straight narration, but including two short dramatic scenes.

II.

Copy deposited should be a textual Manuscript.

a.

As a rule the copy deposited for registration in Class C should be a manuscript containing the complete text of the work as it has been, or is expected to be, delivered. A mere out­line or collection of notes is not registrable in Class C (see item 2.4.4.11.a., below).

b.

A sound recording of a work prepared for oral delivery is not acceptable for registration in Class C. When a sound recording is deposited, the Office will reject the claim but point out to the applicant the possibility of writing out the text in manuscript form and then making registration on the basis of

the manuscript . (As to the problem of the sale of recordings as publication, see item 3·l·3·IV.)

c.

Where the copy deposited consists of Class C material combined with other material, the practice to follow depends upon the nature of the other material.

1.

Where the other material, while registra­ble in unpublished form, cannot be con­sidered an actual part of the work pre­pared for oral delivery, separate regis­trations will be suggested.

Example

The text of a television commercial advertising electrical appliances, and some unpublished drawings intended to be used in magazine advertisements of the appliances.

[1973]