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, Third Edition 613.10(B)(1)&emsp;Variances Between the Name Provided in the Application and the Name Provided in the Deposit Copy(ies)

613.10(B)(1)(a)&emsp;Minor Variances

If there is a minor variance between the name listed in the application and the name found on the, and if both names clearly refer to the same person, the may register the  without communicating with the  and without annotating the. The name that appears on the deposit copy(ies) may be added to the if it is likely that a person searching the U.S. Copyright Office’s records may use that name to locate the work.

"Examples:


 * An application for a painting names “Margaret Duncan” as the author, but the name that appears on the canvas is “Peggy Duncan.” The registration specialist will register the claim without communicating with the applicant, and may add the name that appears on the to the online public record.
 * Liliana Sophia Monroe submits an application to register a poem. Liliana names herself as the author, but the deposit copy states that the work was “written by Lily Monroe.” The registration specialist will register the claim without communicating with the applicant, and may add the name that appears on the deposit to the online public record.
 * John Smith submits an application to register a mash-up video and names himself as the author, but the deposit copy states that the work was “produced by Johnny Smythe.” The registration specialist will register the claim without communicating with the applicant, and may add the name that appears on the deposit to the online public record.
 * Bob Walters submits an application to register a song. Bob names himself as the author, but the deposit copy states that the work is “a Buck Walters ballad.” The registration specialist will register the claim because Buck Walters appears to be the author’s nickname. In addition, the specialist may add the name that appears on the copy to the online public record."

613.10(B)(1)(b)&emsp;Significant Variances

If there is a significant variance between the name given in the application and the name given on the, the may register the  if it is clear that both names refer to the same person. The name that appears on the deposit copy(ies) may be added to the, and it may be added to the registration record with an. Chapter 600 : 77