Library Announces Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting February 25 NewsNet 1081February 3, 2026 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress will host the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) on Wednesday, February 25,
Copyright Office Releases Updated Version of Copyright Registration and Recordations Bulk Dataset NewsNet 1080 January 22, 2026 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office is releasing an updated version of its copyright registration and recordations bulk dataset. This is the first major update since the Offi
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers NewsNet 1079January 8, 2026 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming online webinar, Lights, Camera, Action: Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers, on February 4 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. Th
Group Registration for Two-Dimensional Artwork Final Rule NewsNet 1078 December 19, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office has created a new group registration option known as Group Registration for Two-Dimensional Artwork, or GR2D, to allow artists to register a group of published two-dimensional artworks
U.S. Copyright Office Fully Operational Following Government Reopening NewsNet 1077 November 14, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office is fully operational following the reopening of the federal government. The Office has resumed all services and continues to administer U.S. copyright law, including regist
Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowships NewsNet 1076September 2, 2025 The Copyright Office is now accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. This fellowship, which runs eighteen to twenty-four months, was created for attorneys in the
Erik Bertin Appointed Acting Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Registration Policy and Practice NewsNet 1075 September 2, 2025 The United States Copyright Office today announced that Erik Bertin will serve as Acting Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Registration Policy
U.S. Copyright Office Invites Public to Webinar on Conducting Public Records Searches Using the Copyright Public Records System NewsNet 1074 August 26, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register for the upcoming webinar, Conducting Public Records Searches Using the Copyright Public Recor
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Writers NewsNet 1072 July 7, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the third session in our Copyright Essentials webinar series. The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers will take place on Augus
U.S. Copyright Office Replaces Online Public Catalog with Copyright Public Records System NewsNet 1071June 24, 2025 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office is pleased to announce that the Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) has replaced its Online Public Catalog. CPRS provides copyright registration and
U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Copyright Registration Toolkit NewsNet 1070 April 22, 2025 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office released the Copyright Registration Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help creators, small business owners, advisors, and others navigate the copyright system.
U.S. Copyright Office Invites Public to Webinar on Effectively Using the Copyright Public Records System NewsNet 1069 April 09, 2025 Have you used the Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) pilot to power your copyright public records searches? Now is the time to try, ahead of the summer 2025 decomm
U.S. Copyright Office Publishes Final Rule to Require Pay.gov Use for Statutory Royalty Payments NewsNet 1068March 31, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office has published a final rule amending its regulations regarding the submission of royalty fees by cable, satellite, and digital audio recording devices
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Musicians NewsNet 1067March 20, 2025 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend a Copyright Essentials three-part series of online webinars, with the second session occurring on April 16 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. C
Emily Chapuis Appointed Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights NewsNet 1066 March 13, 2025 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter today announced that Emily Chapuis will serve as Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights at the United States Copyright Office,
Library to Host Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting April 3 NewsNet 1065 March 10, 2025 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress has announced the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) will take place on Thursday,
U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Notice of Inquiry Initiating a Study of the Copyright Claims Board NewsNet 1064March 10, 2025 As required by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020, the Copyright Office has issued a notice of inquiry initiating a study of the Copyright Claim
Copyright Office Adjusts Compliance Dates in its Earlier Final Rule Relating to Cable, Satellite, and DART License Reporting Practices NewsNet 1063 February 28, 2025 The Copyright Office is adjusting certain compliance dates related to the reporting requirements for cable operators under the section
U.S. Copyright Office Releases Publication Produced by Group of Economic Scholars Identifying the Economic Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Copyright Policy NewsNet 1062February 12, 2025 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office is releasing Identifying the Economic Implications of Artificial Inte
Copyright Office Issues Notification of Inquiry on Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations NewsNet 1061February 10, 2025 Today the Copyright Office published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations. The Office issued this notice in response to a congr
