For information concerning the methods for paying this filing fee, see Chapter 1400, Sections 1403.4 and 1403.5.
1210.2(C) Deposit of Identifying Material
The required deposit for a mask work consists of identifying material ("ID material"]. The Register of Copyrights has broad authority to specify the identifying material to be deposited in connection with the claim for registration. In recognition of the need to preserve trade secrets or avoid public disclosure of sensitive information embodied in various identifying materials, the Office's regulations provide different deposit options, depending upon whether the mask work has been commercially exploited and whether the deposit contains trade secret material. The U.S. Copyright Office encourages the fullest disclosure of the mask work within the deposit options established by the regulation. 37 C.F.R. § 211.5.
For more information on how to prepare the deposit for a mask work, see Section 1213 below.
1211 Who May File Form MW?
An application to register a claim in a mask work may be filed by (i) the owner of the mask work or (if) her or his authorized agent. 37 C.F.R. § 211.4(b)(2).
1212 Completing the Application
This Section provides tips on how to complete each section of Form MW.
1212.1 Space 1: Title of this Work
The title should clearly identify the mask work being claimed.
1212.1(A) Symbols in the Title
The applicant should provide a title comprised of alphanumeric letters and numbers. Common keyboard symbols may also be accepted, but if the title includes less frequently used symbols, such as Greek letters, the symbols will be identified as "[symbol]" in the record.
1212.1(B) Descriptive Titles
Titles that are merely descriptive are acceptable.
Examples:
• A title that describes the intended uses of the mask work.
• A title that describes the functions that the mask work performs.
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