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, Third Edition 512.1&emsp;Unpublished Versions of the Same Work

If the work is, there is generally no need to register each version of that work. In most cases, the applicant may submit the most recent or the most complete version.

For example, if the author prepared multiple drafts for an unpublished screenplay, a registration for the most recent version will cover all of the material that appears in the, including any unpublished expression that has been incorporated from prior versions of the same work. Likewise, if the applicant intends to register an unpublished website that has been updated, modified, or revised from time to time, the registration will cover all of the copyrightable material that is submitted for registration, including any unpublished text, photographs, or other content that has been incorporated from prior iterations of the same website.

If the deposit copy contains copyrightable material that appeared in previous versions of the same work there is generally no need to exclude that preexisting material from the application unless that material has been previously or previously registered or unless that material is in the  or is owned by a third party.

512.2&emsp;Published Versions of the Same Work

If the versions have been, the applicant generally should submit a separate application, a separate , and a separate set of for each version.

For example, if the author published multiple editions of a textbook, the applicant should submit a separate application for each edition. In each case, the registration will cover the new material that the author contributed to each edition, including any changes, revisions, additions, or other modifications that appear in the deposit copies for that edition. Likewise, if the applicant intends to register a published website that has been updated, modified, or revised from time to time, the applicant should prepare a separate application for each version of that site. In each Chapter 500 : 35