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 Copyright Review Board

United States Copyright Office • June 17, 2022

David S. D’Ascenzo, Esq. DASCENZO GATES Intellectual Property Law, P.C. 1000 SW Broadway, Suite 155 Portland, OR 97205 Dear Mr. D'Ascenzo,

The Review Board of the United States Copyright Office ("Board") has considered Ariat International Inc.'s ("Ariat") second request for reconsideration of the Registration Program's refusal to register a two-dimensional artwork claim in the work titled "Ariat Shield Logo" ("Work"). After reviewing the application, deposit copy, and relevant correspondence, along with the arguments in the second request for reconsideration, the Board affirms the Registration Program's refusal of registration.

I.DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

The Work is a two-dimensional artwork consisting of three black horseshoe shapes centered in a black shield shape. The three horseshoes are oriented 120 degrees respective to each other and overlap in the center of the shield.

"The Work is as follows:"