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2.8.1

In general(cont'd)

I.

Copyrightable matter subject to registration in Class G(cont'd)

a.

Constituent elements(cont'd)

3.

Text. Class G is not appropriate for works which are primarily textual, although the presence of captions and incidental text in a work which is primarily pictorial, graphic, or sculptural will not prevent registra­tion in Class G.

b.

Forms of Embodiment Copyrightable graphic, pictorial, or sculptural material capable of supporting registra­tion in Class G may be embodied in a variety of forms, including both orna­mental and useful articles.

1.

Ornamental articles. This category includes all decorative articles de­signed primarily to beautify, em­bellish, or adorn, such as, for example, drawings, paintings, carvings,statuary, wall plaques, murals, ceramic figurines, tapestries, scenic wallpaper, mosaics, stained glass, jewelry, artificial flowers, dolls, and toy animals.

2.

Useful articles. This category in­cludes all articles designed primar­ily to serve a utilitarian function, such as, for example, lamps and lighting fixtures, ceramic tiles, china and glassware, textile fabrics, lace, and ashtrays. (See topics 2.8.2.II and 2.8.3.I.d.)

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