if the copy, when flattened, does not exceed ninety-six inches in any dimension. The applicant may submit identifying material if the copy, when flattened, exceeds ninety-six inches in any dimension. For information concerning the requirements for identifying material, see Section 1509.3(C).
37 C.F.R. § 202.20(c)(2)(i)(K), (c) (2) (xi) (B)(4).
1509.3(A)(11) Visual Art Works Fixed in a CD-ROM
To register a pictorial or graphic work that is fixed in a CD-ROM the applicant should submit one complete copy of the entire CD-ROM package, regardless of whether the work is published or unpublished. If the work is fixed in print as well as the CD-ROM, the applicant also should submit a printed version of the work that is embodied in the CD- ROM. 37 C.F.R. § 202.20(c)(2)(xix)(A).
A complete copy of a published CD-ROM package includes all of the elements comprising the applicable unit of publication, "including elements that if considered separately would not be copyrightable subject matter or could be the subject of a separate registration" and "including a complete copy of any accompanying operating software and instructional manual." Id.
If a member of the Registration Program is unable to view the CD-ROM using standard Office equipment, the Office may accept alternative deposit materials under a grant of special relief (in addition to the complete CD-ROM package). See id. §
202.20(c)(2)(xix)(B).
1509.3(A)(12) Deposit Requirements for Group Registration of Published Photographs
The Office has established a procedure that allows copyright owners to register a group of published photographs or a database consisting predominantly of photographs with one application, one filing fee, and one set of deposit copies. The deposit requirements for this group registration option are discussed in Chapter 1100, Sections 1116.4 and 1117.6.
1509.3(B) Three-Dimensional Visual Arts Works
1509.3(B)(1) Identifying Material Required
When registering statues, carvings, ceramics, moldings, constructions, models, maquettes, or other three-dimensional sculptures, the applicant generally must submit identifying material instead of submitting an actual copy of the work, regardless of whether the work is published or unpublished. 37 C.F.R. § 202.20(c)(2)(xi)(A)(l). Likewise, the applicant generally must submit identifying material instead of submitting an actual copy of the work when registering jewelry, dolls, toys, or when registering any three-dimensional work that is embodied in a useful article. Id. § 202.20(c)(2)(xi)(A)(2). For information concerning the requirements for identifying material, see Section 1509.3(C).
NOTE: There are several exceptions to this rule, which are discussed in Section 1509.3(B)(2).
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