CHAPTER II

WHAT BOOKS ARE PROTECTED

SEC. 1. WHAT IS AN ORIGINAL BOOK 10

Definition of a Book 10

Essential Elements of a Book 11

Physical Form 11

Literary Matter 13

Originality 15

Examples of what are Books 16

SEC. 2. PUBLICATION 36

Divestitive Publication 37

Investitive Publication 38

First Publication within the British Dominions 40

SEC. 3. AUTHOR'S NATIONALITY 42

SEC. 4. IMMORAL WORKS 46

SEC. 5. REGISTRATION 46

Before Action 46

The Requisite Entry 49

The Actual Title 49

The Time of First Publication 51

The Name and Place of Abode of the Publisher 52

The Name and Place of Abode of the Proprietor 52

Certificate of Registration 53

False Entries 54

Rectification of Register 54

SEC. 6. DELIVERY OF COPIES TO LIBRARIES 55

SEC. 7. DURATION OF PROTECTION 56

SEC. 8. COPYRIGHT IN LECTURES 57

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