On 8/17/98, Terry Carroll <carroll[_at_]tjc.com> wrote:
>
> In this case, if I recall the order that was posted, the works in
> question were registered, so apparently the Copyright Office did not
> feel that its own regulations forbade the registration in this case.
> In fact, while the regulation does say that such slogans can't be
> copyrighted, we have to remember the context of that: that the CO's
> view is that they're not subject to copyright, and since only works
> subject to copyright are subject to registration, they won't be
> registered. If, for whatever reason, the CO finds that the works
> are subject to copyright, regulation or not, it's required to
> register the work under 410(a).
As I recall, there was another thread that touched on the subject of CO rejection of registration. I wonder how often this happens. And what is the remedy for the applicant? Does he have to bring suit? Is there an administrative hearing available?
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