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2.6.1

What are musical compositions.(cont'd)

IV.

Books of music.(cont'd)

c.

Compilations.(See topic 2.6.4.VI) (cont'd)

2.

(cont'd)
of previously published music is the compilation, the preferable classification is Class A, al­though Form E may be accepted if after correspondence the appli­cant prefers it. If the col­lection is unpublished, it should be suggested to the applicant that registration be deferred un­til after publication with notice, but registration in Class E will not be refused.

d.

Position of notice. The position of the notice of copyright may influence the classification of a published book of music.

1.

When the notice is on the title page, registration may be made either in Class A or in Class I. If Form A is received, the Office will generally suggest the filing of a new application on Form E if the work contains a sub­stantial amount of new music.

2.

When the notice is on the first page of music, a Class E application will generally be required. If it seems likely that the notice on the first page of music was intended to cover only the composition appearing on that page, rather than the collection as a whole, registration may be made with a cautionary letter.

3.

When the notice is on the back of the title

page, Form A will be accepted. If the applicant sub­mits Form E, registration may be made with a cautionary letter.

[1973]