whether the request involves a "FIRST" or "SECOND" request for reconsideration, and it should be sent to the address specified in Section 1708.2. A suspension or waiver may be granted only with respect to a specific request for reconsideration, and shall not be considered in connection with any other request from that applicant or any other applicant. See 37 C.F.R. § 202.5(e).
1708.4 Withdrawing a Request for Reconsideration
An applicant may submit a request to withdraw a first or second request for reconsideration at any time before the U.S. Copyright Office has issued its decision. The request should be made in writing, it should indicate whether the requested withdrawal involves a "FIRST" or "SECOND" request, and it should be sent to the address specified in Section 1708.2. The decision whether to approve or deny the request will be made at the discretion of the Office. The filing fee will not be refunded and the Office will not reinstate a request for reconsideration once it has been withdrawn.
1708.5 No Expedited Review
Special handling is a procedure for expediting the examination of an application to register a claim to copyright or the recordation of a transfer or other document pertaining to copyright. The U.S. Copyright Office offers this service in certain circumstances where a copyright owner or other interested parties have a compelling reason for the expedited issuance of a certificate. As discussed in Chapter 600, Section 623.2, the Office will not grant a request for special handling in connection with a first or second request for reconsideration.
1708.6 No Adverse Proceedings
The U.S. Copyright Office does not invite, and generally does not consider, arguments or evidence submitted by or on behalf of any party other than the applicant or the applicant's duly authorized agent.
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