805.8 Registration Issues 85
805.8(A) Choreographic Works Embodied in Dramatic Works or Audiovisual Works 85
805.8(B) Choreographic Work Combined with a Musical Work 85
805.8(C) Capacity for Uniform Performance 85
805.8(D) Descriptions, Depictions, and Illustrations of Social Dances, Simple Routines, or
Other Uncopyrightable Movements 86
805.9 Application Tips for Choreographic Works 86
805.10 Deposit Requirements for Choreographic Works 87
806 Pantomimes 87
806.1 What Is a Pantomime? 87
806.2 Elements of Pantomimes 88
806.2 (A) Movements and Gestures in a Defined Space 88
806.2(B) Compositional Arrangement 88
806.2(C) Silent Action 88
806.2(D) Dramatic Content 88
806.2(E) Presentation Before an Audience 89
806.3 Fixation of Pantomimes 89
806.3 (A) The Work Must Be Fixed in a Tangible Medium of Expression 89
806.3(B) Capacity for Uniform Performance 89
806.3(C) Improvisation 89
806.3(D) Forms of Fixation for Pantomimes 89
806.4 Copyrightable Authorship in Pantomimes 89
806.4(A) Copyrightable Subject Matter 90
806.4(B) Pantomime Authorship 90
806.4(C) Human Performance Required 90
806.4(D) Pantomimes That Incorporate Uncopyrightable Movements, Gestures, and
Facial Expressions 90
806.5 Uncopyrightable Pantomimes 91
806.5(A) De Minimis Movements 91
806.5(B) Ordinary Motor Activities, Functional Physical Activities, Competitive Events,
Feats of Physical Skill or Dexterity, and the Like 91
806.6 Registration Issues 93
806.6(A) Pantomime Combined with a Literary Work or Musical Work 93
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