best edition of the work, or (iii) identifying material instead copies or phonorecords. The specific exceptions for literary works, works of the performing arts, and visual arts works are set forth in Sections 1511.8(A) through 1511.8(G).
1511.8(A) Computer Programs and Computerized Information Works
As a general rule, a party may submit one complete copy of the best edition of the work in order to satisfy the mandatory deposit requirement for computer programs and computerized information works, such as statistical compendia, serials, and reference works. However, if the work is copy-protected, two copies of the best edition are required. Id. § 202.19(d) (2) (vii).
1511.8(B) Published Multimedia Kits
To satisfy the mandatory deposit requirement for a published multimedia kit that includes literary works, audiovisual works, sound recordings, or any combination of such works, a party may submit one complete copy of the best edition instead of two copies. Id. § 202.19(d)(2)(vi).
1511.8(C) Musical Works
A party may submit one complete copy of the best edition of a musical composition if copies of the work were published in the United States solely by rental, lease, or lending (regardless of whether the work was published only in copies or in both copies and phonorecords). Id. § 202.19(d) (2) (v).
1511.8(D) Motion Pictures
To satisfy the mandatory deposit requirement for a motion picture, a party may submit one complete copy of the work together with a separate description of its contents, such as a continuity, pressbook, or synopsis. Id. § 202.19(d)(2)(ii).
If the copyright owner or the owner of the exclusive right of publication has signed the Motion Picture Agreement, the Office may return the deposit copy to that party upon request. For information concerning this procedure, see Section 1509.2(F)(4).
1511.8(E) Limited Edition Visual Arts Works
This Section discusses the mandatory deposit requirements for pictorial or graphic works that are published in a limited edition.
If an individual author owns the copyright in the work, the copyright owner or owner of the exclusive right of publication may submit one complete copy of the best edition, or in the alternative, the owner may submit photographs or other identifying material for the work, provided that one of the following conditions has been met:
• Less than five copies of the work have been published; or
• The work has been published and sold or offered for sale in a limited edition consisting of no more than 300 numbered copies.
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