Copyright Office Issues Letter to Congress on Effects of the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 on the Satellite Television Marketplace NewsNet 908July 21, 2021 On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committ
George Thuronyi Appointed Interim Head of the Office of Public Information and Education NewsNet 907July 21, 2021 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter today announced that George Thuronyi will serve as interim head of the Office of Public Information and Education at the United States Copyright O
Copyright Office Announces Appointments of Copyright Claims Board Officers NewsNet 906July 20, 2021 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter today announced the appointments by the Librarian of Congress of David Carson, Monica P. McCabe, and Brad Newberg as the first copyright claims officers on the
Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Registration Modernization NewsNet 905July 15, 2021 The Copyright Office will host its next public modernization webinar on July 26, 2021, from noon to 1:00 p.m. eastern time. As part of its modernization efforts, the Copyright Office, in partnership with the Li
Copyright Office Further Extends Timing Adjustments for Persons Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency NewsNet 904July 9, 2021 The Copyright Office is further extending temporary adjustments to certain timing provisions under the Copyright Act for persons affected by the COVID-19 national emergency. The
Copyright Office Releases Report on Best Practice Recommendations for the Mechanical Licensing Collective NewsNet 903July 8, 2021 Today the U.S. Copyright Office, in consultation with the Government Accountability Office, released a report entitled “Unclaimed Royalties: Best Practice Recommendations
On-site Copyright Office Services Reopening by Appointment Only NewsNet 902July 1, 2021 Beginning July 8, 2021, on-site services at the U.S. Copyright Office will open to the public by appointment only. To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or conduct othe
Kevin Amer Appointed Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights NewsNet 901June 28, 2021 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter today announced that Kevin Amer will serve as Acting General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights at the United States Copyright Office, effective
Copyright Office Will No Longer Accept Electronic Deposits in WPS Format NewsNet 900June 23, 2021 Beginning July 23, 2021, the Copyright Office will no longer accept electronic deposits in WPS format. As of July 23, 2021, the file-blocking feature in the electronic registration system (eCO) will pre
Copyright Office Issues Final Rule to Reflect Recent Reorganization NewsNet 899June 23, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has updated its regulations to implement the Office’s May 2021 reorganization. The reorganization is intended to improve the Office’s effectiveness and efficiency by renaming divisi
Library of Congress Announces Copyright Public Modernization Committee NewsNet 898June 22, 2021 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress announced today the membership of the new Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC), which is being convened to en
U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO Host Roundtables on International Copyright Education NewsNet 897June 15, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are hosting a yearlong virtual roundtable series on copyright education for youth enrolled in primary and secon
Copyright Office Adjusts Timing Requirements for Certain Registration Applications and Pre-1972 Schedules Pursuant to CARES Act NewsNet 896 June 10, 2021 Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Copyright Office is temporarily adjusting certain timing requirem
Copyright Office Announces Appointment of Joel Waldfogel as Kaminstein Scholar NewsNet 895June 7, 2021 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter welcomes Professor Joel Waldfogel as the fourth Abraham L. Kaminstein Scholar at the U.S. Copyright Office. Professor Waldfogel will be joining the Office on
Library of Congress Publishes Results of an Independent Audit of the Fiscal Year 2020 Fiduciary Financial Statements NewsNet 894May 20, 2021 Earlier this year, the Library of Congress contracted with an independent public accounting firm Cotton & Company LLP to conduct an audit of the financial
Copyright Office Further Extends Timing Adjustments for Persons Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency NewsNet 893May 10, 2021 The Copyright Office is further extending temporary adjustments to certain timing provisions under the Copyright Act for persons affected by the COVID-19 national emergency. The
Copyright Office Proposes Small Claims Expedited Registration Procedures and FOIA Conforming Amendment NewsNet 892April 26, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office is proposing procedures for a new expedited registration option, as directed by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Ac
Reminder: Join us on Monday 4/26 for "The Creative Business: Celebrating World IP Day and Taking Your Ideas to Market" On April 26, 2021, at noon eastern time, the Copyright Office will celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with The Creative Business: Celebrating World IP Day and Taking Your I
Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Scaled Agile Framework and the ECS NewsNet 891April 8, 2021 The Copyright Office will host its twelfth public modernization webinar on April 28, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. eastern time. As part of its modernization efforts, the Copyright Office is working with
The Creative Business: Celebrating World IP Day and Taking Your Ideas to Market NewsNet 890April 7, 2021 On April 26, 2021, at noon eastern time, the Copyright Office will celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with The Creative Business: Celebrating World IP Day and Taking Your Ideas to Market,
