- Two or more works physically bundled together by the claimant for distribution to the public as a single, integrated unit and first published in that integrated unit, such as a board game, a box of greeting cards, a book published with a CD-ROM, a box set of music CDs, or the like. (For a definition and discussion of the unit of publication option, see Chapter 1100, Section 1107.)
- Two or more works that may be registered using a group registration option. (For a discussion of the procedure for obtaining a group registration, see Chapter 1100.)
- A multi-part work, such as a series of books or photographs.
- A website.
Likewise, the applicant should check the box marked “no” if the applicant intends to register the following type of work:
- An architectural work.
- A choreographic work.
- A database.
609.1(B) Question 2: Are You the Only Author and Owner of the Work?
If the work was created by one individual and if that individual is the sole owner of the copyright in that work, the applicant should check the box marked “yes” that appears next to the question, “Are you the only author and owner of the work?”
The following are representative examples of works created and owned by one person:
- One essay written and solely owned by Simone Stucker.
- One photograph taken and solely owned by Douglas Brewer.
- One song containing music and lyrics written and solely owned by Edward Boxer.
- One sound recording containing music written, performed, and solely owned by Felicia Driver.
- One children’s book containing text and illustrations created and solely owned by Franklin Hooker.
If the work was created by two or more individuals or if the work was created as a joint work, the applicant should check the box marked “no.” (For a definition and discussion of joint works, see Chapter 500, Section 505.) The following are representative examples of works created by more than one author:
