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COPYRIGHT OFFICE REGULATIONS 499

16. (A) Prints and pictorial illustrations. — This term Prints and comprises all printed pictures not included in the various pictorial other classes enumerated above. illustrations

Articles of utilitarian purpose do not become capable of Articles for copyright registration because they consist in part of pic- use not tures which in themselves are copyrightable, e. g., puzzles, games, rebuses, badges, buttons, buckles, pins, novelties of every description, or similar articles.

Postal cards can not be copyrighted as such. The pic- tures thereon may be registered as " prints or pictorial illus- trations" or as "photographs." Text matter on a postal card may be of such a character that it may be registered as a "book."

Mere ornamental scrolls, combinations of lines and col- ors, decorative borders, and similar designs, or ornamental letters or forms of type are not included in the designation "prints and pictorial illustrations." Trademarks can not be copyrighted nor registered in the Copyright Office.

HOW TO SECURE REGISTRATION

17. Copyright registration may be secured for: (i) Unpublished works. (2) Published works.

Registrable works

UNPUBLISHED WORKS

Unpublished works are such as have not at the time of registration been printed or reproduced in copies for sale, or been publicly distributed. They include: (a) Lectures, sermons, addresses, or similar productions for oral deliv- ery; (b) dramatic and musical compositions; (c) photo- graphic prints; (d) works of art (paintings, drawings, and sculpture), and (e) plastic works.

In order to secure copyright in such unpublished works, the following steps are necessary:

18. (i) In the case of lectures, sermons, addresses, and dramatic and musical compositions, deposit one type- written or manuscript copy of the work.

This copy should be in convenient form, clean and legi-

Registration of unpub- lished works