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15.3.1

Additional certificates(cont'd)

I.

Reuests for additional certificates.(cont'd)

e.

With respect to certificates relating to copyrights that have been renewed or are eligible for renewal:

1.

If the applicant clearly specifies that he wishes an additional certifi­cate for a particular registration number, the certificate may be furnished without calling his attention to the fact that the copyright has been renewed or is eligible for renewal. However, if the copyright is eligible for renewal and no renewal registration has been made, it may be appropriate to inform the applicant of the renewal time limits, or call the case to the atten­tion of the renewal examiners.

2.

If the applicant requests an additional certificate covering a particular work, without specifying whether he wishes a certificate of original or renewal registration, he will be informed of the alternatives available. The same is true where the applicant states that he wishes a certificate of renewal regis­tration, and several renewal registrations covering the work are found.