Chain of title may also refer to the historical transfers of title to any property. In the case of real property it has given rise to the development of various registration systems such as the Torens registration system as it is not necessary to be in possession of the prior titles to the property, but to merely visit the repository of such title documents in the registry office or civil law notary office where they may be maintained. Title insurance is a type of insurance that is issued based upon the chain of title to real property when it is transferred between buyer and seller.
Chain of title in copyrighted properties
Chain of title documentation can include:
Specialist organisations engage in the production of copyright property reports for motion picture studios, which cover original or unexploited works, and include the results of US Copyright Office screening searches, author claimant searches, registration renewal searches and assignment searches. This involves reviewing US Copyright Office records from 1870 to present and numerous trade publications and databases, and Library of Congress records.
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