The law of motion pictures (1918)

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746 APPENDIX graphic prints, but not half tones or other photo-engravings. 16. ( k ) Prints and 'pictorial illustrations. — This term comprises printed pictures, such as lithographs, photoengravings, etc. 17. (7) Motion-picture photoplays. 18. (m) Motion pictures other than photoplays. Postal cards can not be copyrighted as such. The pictures thereon may be registered as “prints or pictorial illustrations” or as “photographs.” Text matter on a postal card may be of such a character that it may be registered as a “book.” Trade-marks can not be registered in the Copyright Office. Application should be made to the Commissioner of Patents. Labels and prints for articles of manufacture are required by the Act of June 18, 1874, to be registered for copyright in the Patent Office. The Copyright Office will register a claim of copyright in a pictorial drawing to protect such drawing; but if it is used for a label or print, the label or print should be registered at the Patent Office. HOW TO SECURE REGISTRATION 19. Copyright registration may be secured for: (1) Unpublished works. (2) Published works. UNPUBLISHED WORKS Unpublished works are such as have not at the time of registration been printed or reproduced in copies for sale