Free Form GATT - Federal


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Form GATT
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 on or after January 1, 1996, to register a copyright claim in a work in which U.S. copyright was restored under the 1994 Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA). This form is appropriate to register a single work or a series of works published under a single title in multiple episodes, installments, or issues during the same calendar year. The author(s) for each work in the series must be the same, and the owner(s) of U.S. copyright for each work in the series must be the same. Note: The author and the owner of U.S. copyright do not have to be the same party.

Application Form
Complete Form GATT 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Unpublished Sound Recordings: Send one phonorecord that best represents the copyrightable content of the work in which U.S. rights are restored and for which registration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 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.

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 registration: Send a completed Form GATT, plus a deposit of the work(s) to be registered, and the 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.

Fee
Copyright Office fees are subject to change. For current fees, check the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov, write the Copyright Office, or call (202) 707-3000. Fees may be paid by check, money order, or bank draft made payable to 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 (for use only in filings under the URAA): 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 card holder 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 Fax: (202) 707-3698 (Forms and circulars will not be faxed, but will be sent by postal mail). 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 with the requirements of the copyright code. 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.

SPACE 1: Title a. Give the full title of this work as it appears on the copy or phonorecord, followed by an English translation if appropriate. For a series of works published under a single title in episodes, installments, or issues, give the single title as it appears on the copy of each issue, followed by the total number of issues included in this registration. Example: Title: "La Vie (52 issues)." English translation: "Life." b. Description of Work: Check the box (or boxes) that best describes this work. SPACE 2: Author(s) 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 a published series, the author(s) must be the same for all episodes, installments, or issues. For each author listed, give the nationality and domicile of that author at the time the work was created. If the 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." 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 6: Registration Number and Year for Previous Registration If this work was previously registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, give the registration number and the year of registration, if known. Examples: "Flemish Poets" Ai 345­123, 1970 "Concerto for Flute" Eu 123­456, 1963 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, and telephone number, email address, and fax numbers of the person to contact.

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SPACE 3: Year and Nation of Publication Give the year and nation in which the work or series was first published.

SPACE 4: Owner(s) of U.S. Copyright a. Give the name and address of the current owner(s). For a series of works published under a single title, the owner(s) of the U.S. copyright must be the same for all episodes, installments, or issues. 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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SPACE 8: Certification The author or owner of U.S. copyright or the authorized agent must sign in ink.

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SPACE 5: Limitation of Copyright,
when less than entire work is subject to registration

SPACE 9: Mailing Address 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.

If the situation described in 1 or 2 below applies, complete this space giving a brief general description of what is being registered.

Copyright Office fees are subject to change. For current fees, check the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov, write the Copyright Office, or call (202) 707-3000.

3 Form GATT
For a Restored Work
REGISTRATION NUMBER

UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE

TX

PA

VA

SR

SRU

EFFECTIVE DATE OF REGISTRATION

Month

Day

Year

DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, USE FORM GATT/CON.

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TITLE:

a b a b

English translation:

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: (Check one or more) literary work musical work, including any accompanying words dramatic work, including any accompanying music pantomime or choreographic work 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:

pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work motion picture or other audiovisual work architectural work sound recording, created in ________________(year)


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YEAR AND NATION OF PUBLICATION: (If work was published, give the year and nation in which it was first published.) Year: Nation:

OWNER(S) OF U.S. COPYRIGHT: Name: Address:

Means by which copyright ownership was transferred
(if owner is not the author):

APPLICATION RECEIVED
DO NOT WRITE HERE OFFICE USE ONLY

DEPOSIT RECEIVED

FUNDS RECEIVED

EXAMINED BY CHECKED BY CORRESPONDENCE Yes

FORM GATT

FOR COPYRIGHT OFFICE USE ONLY

DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE. IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE, USE FORM GATT/CON. LIMITATION OF COPYRIGHT: If the registration does not extend to the entire work, describe the material that is covered by the registration:
(see instructions)

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PREVIOUS REGISTRATION: If this work was ever registered in the U.S. Copyright Office, give the 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.

Same as space 4a. Same as space 9.

Area or country code and telephone number

Email

Fax number



CERTIFICATION* I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the: (Check one ) Author Owner of U.S. copyright Agent of (Name of author or owner of U.S. copyright) of the work 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:





Date:

Handwritten signature (X)

Certificate will be mailed in a window envelope to this address:

Name

Number/Street/Apt

City/State/ZIP/Nation

YOU MUST: · Complete all necessary spaces · Sign your application in space 8 SEND ALL 3 ELEMENTS IN THE SAME PACKAGE: 1. Application form 2. Nonrefundable filing fee in check or money order payable to Register of Copyrights 3. Deposit MAIL TO: Library of Congress Copyright Office 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20559-6000

*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-Full Rev: 07/2006 Print: 07/2006 Printed on recycled paper U.S. Government Printing Office: 2006-xxx-xxx/xx,xxx