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2.11.1

In general(cont'd)

II.

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

a.

Constituent elements(cont'd)

2.

Text and compilations. Class J is generally not appropriate for works which are primarily textual, al­though the presence of captions and incidental text in a work which is primarily photographic will not pre­vent registration in Class J. Com­pilations of photographs may be considered for registration in Class J, but Class A may be prefer­able in cases where the copyright claim in a published collection of photographs is limited to the compi­lation. (See topic 2.ll.2.II.b.1.)

b.

Forms of-embodiment. Copyrightable photographic material cabable of sup­porting registration in Class J may be embodied in photographic prints and filmstrips, slide films, and individual slides.

2.11.2

Classification of photographs

I.

Origin of the material

a.

Domestic Works

1.

Definition. For purposes of regis­tration, a photograph is considered of domestic origin, if:

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