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Form GATT ⁄ GRP
Detach and read these instructions before completing this form.
Make sure all applicable spaces have been filled in before you return this form.
BASIC INFORMATION
When to Use This Form
Use Form GATT/GRP on or after January 1, 1996, to register copyright
claims in a group of related works in which U.S. copyright was restored
under the 1994 Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA).
Restoration of Copyright
Works from any source country eligible under the URAA may be subject
to automatic copyright restoration. However, to be so restored, a work must
meet the following requirements:
1 The work is not in the public domain in its source country through
expiration of the term of protection.
2 The work is in the public domain in the United States due to:
a. noncompliance with U.S. copyright formalities;
b. lack of subject matter protection in the case of sound recordings fixed
before February 15, 1972; or
c. lack of national eligibility.
3 The work has at least one author (or rightholder in the case of sound
recordings) who was, at the time the work was created, a national or
domiciliary of an eligible country.
4 If published, the work was first published in an eligible country and
was not published in the United States during the 30-day period following publication in the eligible country.
Note about architectural works: Restoration of U.S. copyright for
architectural works is available only to architectural works published or constructed on or after December 1, 1990.
Definitions
Eligible country: A nation, other than the United States, that is a member
of the Berne Convention, or a member of the World Trade Organization, or
is subject to a presidential proclamation restoring the U.S. copyright to works
of that nation on the basis of reciprocal treatment.
Source country of a restored work: A nation other than the United States.
For an unpublished work, the source country is the eligible country of
which the author is a national or domiciliary. If a restored work has more
than one author, the source country is the country of which the majority of
foreign authors are nationals or domiciliaries. If the majority of authors are
not foreign, the source country is the nation other than the United States that
has the most significant contacts with the work.
For a published work, the source country is the eligible country in which
the work was first published. If the restored work was published simultaneously in two or more eligible countries, the source country is the eligible
country that has the most significant contacts with the work.
Owner of U.S. copyright: A claim in a restored work may be registered
only in the name of the owner(s) of the U.S. copyright, that is, in the name
of the owner(s) of all U.S. rights in that work. A licensee or other owner
of only certain exclusive rights in a work is not permitted to register a claim
in a restored work in his name.
Requirements for Group Registration
Group of Related Works: A group registration is available for registering up to 10 individual works restored under the URAA if all the following conditions are met:
1 The author of all U.S. restored rights must be the same for all works
in the group. The owner must also be the same for all the works. But
the author and the owner of all U.S. restored rights need not be the same
party.
2 All works must have been published (or created if unpublished) within
the same calendar year. Do not combine published and unpublished
works on the same form.
3 There must be at least two and not more than ten individual works in
the group.
4 All works must fit within the same classification. For example, all
works are literary works or all works are works of the visual arts.
If all the above requirements are met, send a completed Form GATT/
GRP, a copy of each work to be registered, and the appropriate filing fee
together in one package addressed to:
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20559-6000
For delivery instructions for film prints (16 or 35 mm), contact
the Copyright Office at (202) 707-6040 or fax (202) 707-1236.
Application Form
Complete Form GATT/GRP legibly in black ink or type. Photocopies of
the form are permitted if reproduced on good quality 8 1⁄2 x 11" white paper and printed head to head so that the top of page two is directly behind
the top of page one.
Deposit
Unpublished Sound Recordings: Send one phonorecord of each work
in the group that best represents the copyrightable content of the work in
which U.S. rights are restored and for which registration is being made,
for example, audio tape, vinyl disc, or compact disc.
Published works: Send one copy of each work in the group that best represents the copyrightable content of each work in which U.S. rights are
restored and for which registration is being made, in the following order
of preference:
1 The work as first published;
2 A reprint or re-release of the work as first published;
3 A photocopy or identical reproduction of the work as first published;
4 A revised version containing a substantial amount of the copyrightable
content of the restored work as first published, together with a written
statement of the percentage of the restored work appearing in the revised version.
Exceptions
Please note the following exceptions to the deposit policy.
Previously registered works: No deposit needed for works previously
registered in the U.S. Copyright Office.
Three-dimensional works of the visual arts: One or more photographs,
preferably in color.
Machine-readable works: For works embodied only in machine-readable format,
a One machine-readable copy plus a descriptive statement* or
b Representative excerpts of the work, such as printouts or, if the work
is an audiovisual work, a videotape.
* A descriptive statement for a machine-readable work is a separate written statement giving the title of the work, nature of the work (for example, computer program, database, videogame, etc.), plus a brief description of the purpose or subject matter of the work.
Fees for Group Registration
The fee for a group registration may be paid in any of the following ways:
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Checks, money orders, or bank drafts made payable to the Register of
Copyrights and redeemable without service or exchange fees through a
U.S. institution, must be payable in U.S. dollars, and must be imprinted
with American Banking Association routing numbers. Currency, international money orders, and postal money orders that are negotiable only
at a post office are not acceptable.
Copyright Office deposit account: This is an account into which an
applicant deposits money in advance for use in paying copyright fees.
For information on deposit accounts, request Circular 5, How to Open
and Maintain a Deposit Account in the Copyright Office.
Credit cards: The Copyright Office will accept Visa, MasterCard, and
American Express credit cards. Debit cards are not acceptable.
To charge the filing fee on a credit card, include in a separate letter the
type of card, name of individual or firm as it appears on the card, the
account number, expiration date, the total amount, and the signature of
the cardholder authorizing the Office to charge the fee to the account. Do
not give credit card information anywhere on the application form itself.
For Further Information:
To request application forms or information about registration for works
under URAA, contact:
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
Publications Section
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20559-6000
Phone: (202) 707-3000
Internet: www.copyright.gov
PRIVACY ACT ADVISORY STATEMENT Required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579)
The authority for requesting this information is title 17 USC, secs.409 and 410. Furnishing the
requested information is voluntary. But if the information is not furnished, it may be necessary to delay
or refuse registration and you may not be entitled to certain relief, remedies, and benefits provided
in chapters 4 and 5 of title 17 USC.
The principal uses of the requested information are the establishment and maintenance of a public
record and the examination of the application for compliance the registration requirements of the
copyright law.
Other routine uses include public inspection and copying, preparation of public indexes, preparation of public catalogs of copyright registrations, and preparation of search reports upon request.
NOTE: No other advisory statement will be given in connection with this application. Please keep
this statement and refer to it if we communicate with you regarding this application.
LINE-BY-LINE INSTRUCTIONS
Please type or print using black ink.
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SPACE 1: Title
a. For a group of related works, give the full title of each work
as it appears on the copy or phonorecord followed by an English translation if appropriate.
b. Description of Works: Check the box (or boxes) that best describes
these works.
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SPACE 3: Year and Nation of Publication
Give the year and nation(s) in which each work was first published. If all the works were not published in the same nation,
specify the nation after each title in space 1(a). Each work must have
been published within the same calendar year. (Leave this space blank
if the works have not been published.)
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SPACE 4: Owner(s) of U.S. Copyright
a. Give the name and address of the current owner(s). The
owner(s) must be the same for all works in the group.
b. Transfer of Copyright: If the author(s) named at space 2 is not the
current owner(s) of U.S. copyright, describe how the copyright was
transferred. Examples: “assignment of all U.S. rights,” “by contract,”
or “by will.”
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2 The work is derived from or based on an earlier work. Examples:
If the work being registered is a screenplay based on a novel,
state “screenplay.” If the work is a revised edition of a textbook
and contains some new text, state “revisions and additional text.”
SPACE 2: Author(s)
The author(s) must be identical for all works within the group.
Name at least one eligible author as determined by the applicable law of the source country. To list more than two authors, use a
continuation sheet Form GATT/CON.
For each author listed, give the nationality and domicile of that author at the time the work was created.
If any author is deceased, give the year of death.
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1 The restored U.S. copyright in part of this work is owned by
another party. Example: If the owner named in space 4 owns the
rights in the text of a book but the illustrations are owned by
someone else, state “text.”
SPACE 5: Limitation of Copyright, when less
than entire work is subject to registration
If the situation described in 1 or 2 below applies to any work,
give the title of the work and a brief general description of what is being
registered. Use Form GATT/CON if more space is needed.
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SPACE 6: Registration Number and Year
for Previous U.S. Registration
If any of these works has been previously registered with the
U.S. Copyright Office, give the registration number and the year of registration, if known.
Examples: “Flemish Poets” Ai 345–123, 1970
“Concerto for Flute” Eu 123–456, 1963
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SPACE 7: Deposit Account, Correspondence
a. Deposit Account: Give the name and number of an existing deposit account. Do not give credit card information in this
space or anywhere on the application form. Give credit card information in a separate letter.
b. Correspondence: Give the name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address of the person to contact.
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SPACE 8: Certification
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SPACE 9: Mailing Address
The author or owner of U.S. copyright or the authorized agent
must sign in ink.
Give the name and address of the party to whom the certificate of registration will be mailed. Information in this box must
be legible (black ink or type) to assure delivery to proper address.
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For current fees, check the Copyright Office
website at www.copyright.gov, write the Copyright Office, or call (202) 707-3000.
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For Restored Works
UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE
REGISTRATION NUMBER
TX
PA
VA
SR
SRU
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REGISTRATION
Month
Day
Year
DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, USE A SEPARATE CONTINUATION SHEET.
1
TITLES:
a
b
2
a
b
1. Title
English translation:
2. Title
English translation:
3. Title
English translation:
4. Title
English translation:
5. Title
English translation:
6. Title
English translation:
7. Title
English translation:
8. Title
English translation:
9. Title
English translation:
10. Title
English translation:
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS: (Check one or more)
Ⅺ literary work
Ⅺ musical work, including any accompanying words
Ⅺ dramatic work, including any accompanying music
Ⅺ pantomime or choreographic work
Ⅺ pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work
Ⅺ motion picture or other audiovisual work
Ⅺ architectural work
Ⅺ sound recording, created in ___________(year)
AUTHOR(S):
Name:
Citizenship (when work was created):
Domicile (when work was created):
Date of death:
Name:
Citizenship (when work was created):
Domicile (when work was created):
Date of death:
Year:
Nation:
APPLICATION RECEIVED
DO NOT WRITE HERE
OFFICE USE ONLY
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YEAR AND NATION OF PUBLICATION:
(If the works were published, give the year and nation in which
they were first published.)
DEPOSIT RECEIVED
FUNDS RECEIVED
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EXAMINED BY
FORM
GATT/GRP
CHECKED BY
Ⅺ
FOR
COPYRIGHT
OFFICE
USE
ONLY
CORRESPONDENCE
Yes
DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, USE A SEPARATE CONTINUATION SHEET.
a
OWNER(S) OF U.S. COPYRIGHT:
Name:
Address:
b
Means by which copyright ownership was transferred (if owner is not the author):
LIMITATION OF COPYRIGHT: If, for any work in the group, the registration does not extend to the entire work, give the title and describe
the material that is covered by the registration (see instructions):
PREVIOUS REGISTRATION: If any of the works were ever registered in the U.S. Copyright Office, give the title, registration number, and
year if known:
DEPOSIT ACCOUNT If the registration fee is to be charged to a deposit account established in the Copyright Office, give the name and number
of that account. Do not give credit card information on this form.
Name ᮢ
Account Number ᮢ
CORRESPONDENCE Give the name and address to which correspondence about this application should be sent.
Area or Country Code and Telephone Number ᮣ
Fax Number ᮣ
5
6
7
□ Same as space 4a.
□ Same as space 9.
Email ᮣ
CERTIFICATION* I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the: (Check one )
Ⅺ Author
Ⅺ Owner of U.S. copyright
Ⅺ Agent of
(Name of author or owner of U.S. copyright)
of the works identified in this application and that the statements made by me in this application are correct to the best of my knowledge.
Typed or printed name:
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8
Date:
Handwritten signature (X) ᮢ
YOU MUST:
• Complete all necessary spaces
• Sign your application in space 8
SEND ALL 3 ELEMENTS
IN THE SAME PACKAGE:
Name ᮢ
Certificate
will be
mailed in a
window
envelope to
this
address:
Number / Street / Apt ᮢ
1. Application form 2. Nonrefundable
filing fee (See instructions) payable to
Register of Copyrights 3. Deposit
City / State or province / Postal code / Country ᮢ
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MAIL TO:
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20559-6000 USA
*17 USC §506(e): Any person who knowingly makes a false representation of a material fact in the application for copyright registration provided for by section 409, or in any written statement filed in connection
with the application, shall be fined not more than $2,500.
Form GATT/GRP Rev: 07/2006 Print: 07/2006
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