NOTE: When registering a three-dimensional sculptural work fixed or published solely in the form of jewelry cast in base metal that exceeds four inches in any dimension, applicants are encouraged to submit photographs of the actual jewelry together with hand-drawn sketches or CAD drawings. If possible, applicants should eliminate reflected glare on the surface of the jewelry because it may inhibit the examination of the work. Because a registration only covers the copyrightable authorship that is clearly shown in the identifying material, applicants are also encouraged to submit images of the jewelry from multiple perspectives, such as front, back, top-down, bottom, and side views.
1509.3(D) Architectural Works
This Section discusses the deposit requirements for published or unpublished architectural works.
An "architectural work" is "the design of a building as embodied in any tangible medium of expression, including a building, architectural plans, or drawings. The work includes the overall form as well as the arrangement and composition of spaces and elements in the design, but does not include individual standard features." 17 U.S.C. § 101. For information on the copyrightability and registrability of architectural works, see Chapter 900, Section 923.
In all cases, the applicant should submit one complete copy of an architectural drawing or blueprint in visually perceptible form showing the overall form of the building [i.e., drawings of the front, rear, sides, and top-down design elevations), and any interior arrangements of spaces and/or design elements in which copyright is claimed.
NOTE: The phrase "interior arrangements of spaces and/or design elements" refers to permanent, structural elements that define the arrangement of space within the interior of the building, rather than "interior design," such as the selection and placement of furniture, lighting, paint, and similar items.
The Office prefers drawings comprised of the following material listed in descending order of preference:
1. Original format, or best quality form of reproduction, including offset or silk screen printing.
2. Xerographic or photographic copies on good quality paper.
3. Positive photostat or photodirect positive.
4. Blue line copies (diazo or ozalid process).
The applicant should include the following information in the deposit copy [if known):
• The name(s) of the architect(s) and draftsperson(s), and
• The building site.
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