• Photograph(s) of the entire mask set.
If needed, additional explanatory material may accompany the visually perceptible representation to identify all the elements in the mask work contribution. 37 C.F.R. § 211.5(b)(2)(f).
1213.6 Special Relief from Deposit Requirements for Mask Works
On a case-by-case basis, the Register of Copyrights may decide to grant special relief from the deposit requirements. Requests for special relief must be made in writing to:
Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Registration Policy and Practice U.S. Copyright Office P.O. Box 70400 Washington, DC 20024-0400
The applicant may also send special relief requests by fax to (202] 707-3698.
The request must contain the following:
• The specific reasons why the request should be granted.
• A proposal for an alternative form of deposit.
• The signature of the applicant. 37 C.F.R. § 211.5(d).
1213.7 Deposit Retention
Identifying material deposited to support an application to register a claim in a mask work, whether the claim is registered or refused, becomes the property of the U.S. government. The U.S. Copyright Office will retain copies of all deposits for registered claims for the entire term of protection. 37 C.F.R. § 211.5(e).
1214 Submitting the Application, Filing Fee, and Identifying Material
Applicants may submit Form MW, the filing fee, and the identifying material deposit by U.S. mail, in person, or by courier to the following addresses:
• By U.S. Mail: Library of Congress, U.S. Copyright Office -MW, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington DC 20559.
• In Person: James Madison Building, Public Information Office, Room LM-401, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, except on federal holidays.
• By Courier: Congressional Courier Acceptance Site (CCAS), 2nd and D Streets NE, Washington, DC, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, except on federal holidays.
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