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, Third Edition 1212.2(B)

1212.2(C)

1212.2(D)

1212.2(E)

1212.2(F)

1212.3

1212.3(A)

1212.3(B)

No Numeric Totals Required

The applicant may identify the number of individual layer plots or semiconductor chip products contained in the ID material (although providing this information is optional]. For example, "plots and chips" is an acceptable description.

Variance in Number of Chips

If the number of chips deposited differs from the number indicated in space 2, the registration specialist will annotate space 2 with the number actually deposited.

Chips Deposited for Non-Commercially Exploited Mask Work

For mask works that have not been commercially exploited, the applicant may include chips in the ID material (although this is optional). Should the applicant choose to deposit chips without stating so on the application, the registration specialist will add this information to space 2 without communicating with the applicant.

Variance in Number of Plots

If the deposit contains a different number of plots than is indicated in space 2, the registration specialist will communicate with the applicant.

Space 2 Refers to a "Composite Plot," but Individual Layer Plots Deposited (or V7ce Versa)

If the application refers to composite plot(s] and the deposit contains individual layer plot(s] or vice versa, and it is clear that the correct plot(s) has been deposited, the registration specialist will annotate space 2 to reflect the correct nature of the deposit.

Space 3: Name(s) and Address(es) of Current Owner(s)

The applicant must provide the name(s) and address(es] of the owner(s) of the mask work. As mentioned in Section 1208, the owner of a mask work is either the initial owner or a person who has obtained all of the exclusive rights in the mask work by transfer. A transferee of less than all of the exclusive rights, or the licensee of all or less than all of these rights, is not considered an owner.

Omission of Name of Owner(s)

If the applicant fails to provide the name of the owner(s) in space 2, the registration specialist will communicate with the applicant to obtain that information, which may delay the examination of the application.

Omission of Address

If the applicant fails to provide an address in space 2, but provides an address in spaces 9 or 12, and it is reasonable to assume that it is the current owner's address, the registration specialist may accept the application. If there is any doubt that the current owner's address appears elsewhere on the application, the registration specialist will

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