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COPYRIGHT

Unpublished photograph

Photograph of work of art

Reproduc- tion of unpublished work

ble, the leaves securely fastened together, and should bear the title of the work corresponding to that given in the ap- plication. /

The entire work in each case should be deposited. It is not sufificient to deposit a mere outline or epitome, or, in the case of a play, a mere scenario or a scenario with the synopsis of the dialogue.

19. (2) In the case of photographs, deposit one copy of a positive print of the work. (Photo-engravings or photo- gravures are not photographs within the meaning of this provision.)

20. (3) In the case of works of art, models or designs for works of art, or drawings or plastic works of a scientific or technical character, deposit a photographic reproduc- tion.

In each case the deposited article should be accompanied by an application for registration and a money order for the amount of the statutory fee.

21. Any work which has been registered as an unpub- lished work, if reproduced in copies for sale or distribution, must be deposited a second time (two copies, accompanied by an application for registration and the statutory fee) in the same manner as is required in the case of works pub- lished in the first place.

PUBLISHED WORKS

DEPOSIT OF COPIES

Deposit of 22. After publication of the work with the copyright no-

copies tice' inscribed, two complete copies of the best edition of the

work must be sent to the Copyright Office, with a proper application for registration correctly filled out and a money order for the amount of the legal fee.

The statute requires that the deposit of the copyright work shall be made "promptly," which has been defined as "without unnecessary delay." It is not essential, how- ever, that the deposit be made on the very day of publica- tion. 23. Published works are such as are printed or otherwise