U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Comments on Artificial Intelligence Notice of Inquiry NewsNet 1021September 21, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office extended the deadline to submit comments in response to its August 30, 2023, notice of inquiry regarding artificial intelligence and copyright. Th
Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowships NewsNet 1020 September 11, 2023 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 th
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Interpretive Rule Regarding Fees for Late Royalty Payments Under the Music Modernization Act’s Blanket Mechanical License NewsNet 1019 September 5, 2023 The Copyright Office has issued an interpretive rule regarding the Music Modernization Act’s due date for royalty paym
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Access to Electronic Deposits NewsNet 1018 September 1, 2023 The Copyright Office has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to update its regulations regarding electronic deposits of published works submitted to the Office eligibl
Copyright Office Issues Notice of Inquiry on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence NewsNet 1017 August 30, 2023 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry (NOI) in the Federal Register on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). The Office is undertaking a study of the copyright
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Final Rule Regarding Use of Ex Parte Communications NewsNet 1016August 11, 2023 The Copyright Office has issued a final rule regarding the use of ex parte communications in informal rulemakings. The proposed rule defines ex parte communications, instructs the public on h
It’s That Time Again! Help Us Get to SXSW Educating our community is at the forefront of what we do at the Copyright Office, and we need your help! We hope you’ll consider voting for the Copyright Office’s 2024 SXSW panel pitches. Read more about our ideas and sign up to vote below. Panel 1: The C
Copyright Online Recordation System Marks One-Year Anniversary NewsNet 1015August 1, 2023 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office is marking one year since the full public launch of the Office’s online Recordation System. In the last year, this new system has cemented itself as the go-to process for users
U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Final Rule Related to Copyright Claims Board Procedures, District Court Referrals, and Law Student Representation NewsNet 1014July 31, 2023 The Copyright Office has issued a final rule regarding Copyright Claims Board (CCB) procedures governing district court referrals
U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Final Rule Regarding Agreement-Based Counterclaims Before the Copyright Claims Board NewsNet 1013July 27, 2023 The Copyright Office issued a final rule regarding the Copyright Claims Board’s procedures governing “agreement-based counterclaims.” Agreement-based counterc
Library to Host Summer 2023 Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting NewsNet 1012 July 26, 2023 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress will host the summer 2023 meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee virtually on Wednesday, August
U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for New Exemption Petitions in Section 1201 Rulemaking NewsNet 1011July 5, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office is extending the deadline to submit petitions for new exemptions in the ninth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (D
Copyright Office Announces Online Webinar Exploring Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Copyright around the World NewsNet 1010June 28, 2023 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office is announcing a public webinar on July 26, 2023, on international copyright issues arising from artificial intelligence (AI)
U.S. Copyright Office Celebrates First Year of the Copyright Claims Board NewsNet 1009June 26, 2023 This June, the United States Copyright Office celebrates the first full year of operation of the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). The CCB is a first-of-its-kind small claims forum to resolve certain copy
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Start of Ninth Triennial Rulemaking Proceeding Under Section 1201 NewsNet 1008June 8, 2023 The Copyright Office has published a notice of inquiry and request for petitions initiating the ninth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Copyright Office Announces Online Webinar on Application Process for Registration of Works with Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content NewsNet 1007June 1, 2023 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office is announcing a virtual, public webinar on June 28, 2023, on current Office guidance related to applying
Copyright Office Issues Interim Rule on Secure Tests Affected by COVID-19 NewsNet 1006June 01, 2023 The Copyright Office has published an interim rule that continues its existing interim rule addressing eligibility for its special registration procedure for “secure tests.” During the COVID-19 emerge
U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Agreement-Based Counterclaims Before the Copyright Claims Board NewsNet 1005May 3, 2023 The Copyright Office issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding Copyright Claims Board procedures governing “agreement-based” countercl
Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence Initiative NewsNet 1004March 16, 2023 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office launches a new initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI), including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI t
Iyauta Green Appointed Deputy Director of Operations NewsNet 1003March 15, 2023 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has announced the appointment of Iyauta Green as Deputy Director of Operations for the U.S. Copyright Office, effective March 13, 2023. Green will assist the Assistant Register and
