Bryan Pringle v. William Adams Jr et al

Filing 197

DECLARATION of Dean A. Dickie in Opposition to MOTION for Summary Judgment 159 filed by Plaintiff Bryan Pringle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit N)(Holley, Colin)

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United States Copyright Office
Library of Congressҏ ˜ 101 Independence Avenue SEҏҏ ˜ Washington DC 20559-6000ҏ ˜ www.copyright.gov

December 20, 2010
Bryan Pringle
15926 Tampke Place
San Antonio, TX 78247
United States
Correspondence ID: 1-8VGJ8G

Dear Bryan Pringle:
We apologize for the prolonged time in processing this Special Handling claim. Normally, these
are done relatively quickly, but we have had several people review this case.
As you know from our previous correspondence, we have been reviewing your material because
of a question concerning the copyrightability of the new musical authorship, which consists of a
repeating guitar progression and rhythmic patter. We have made the determination we will not be able
to complete a claim in the new musical authorship.
When a copyright claim includes music, the music must represent at least a minimum amount of
original authorship. Some works, even though original, are too short to be protected. For example,
words and short verbal phrases such as names, titles, and slogans are not copyrightable. The same is true
of very short or repetitious musical works.
Because this work does not contain enough original musical authorship to be copyrightable, we
cannot register the claim in the new music. You have indicated previously that the sound recording is
entirely new. As such, we can complete registration, but only for the sound recording.
Please, therefore, give us authorization to remove reference to the new musical authorship, and
limit this claim only to cover the sound recording. Upon receipt of your authorization, we will then
amend the record and proceed with the registration immediately.
If, however, you have any other questions, please let us know and we will advise you further.
Please reply within 60 days and return the enclosed Reply Sheet.
Sincerely,
Chad Becker
Registration Specialist
Performing Arts Division

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Bryan Pringle
U.S. Copyright Office

Enclosures:
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