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Part 13.4 NOTICES OF INTENTION TO USE

13.4.1

Definition. A "notice of intention to use" is a notice given to the copyright owner by someone who intends to record the copyrighted work on mechanical instruments without a specific license, under the "compulsory licensing provisions." (See item 13.1.1.) The notice of intention to use is sent to the copyright owner by registered mail, and a copy is sent to the Copyright Office. No special form is required.

13.4.2

Processing of Notices of Intention to Use.

I.

When a notice of intention to use is received in the Copyright Office it is given a number, which is written in the upper right hand corner of the notice itself. Index cards are prepared under the titles listed in the notice, and the notice is then filed by number. The fee required for recording a notice of intention to use is the same as that required for a notice of use.

II.

When the Copyright Office receives a letter or other document which appears to have been sent in an effort to comply with the "notice of intention to use" requirements, but which clearly does not meet these requirements, the Copyright Office will write to the sender pointing out the provisions of the law.