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,

Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Initial Determination in Web V Rate Setting Proceeding NewsNet 889March 29, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has announced that, at the request of the Copyright Royalty Board, it is extending the deadline for the Board’s initial determination in the Web V webcaste

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notification of Inquiry Regarding CASE Act Implementation Regulations NewsNet 888March 26, 2021 Pursuant to the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office has issued a notification of inquiry seeking public comment reg

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Job Postings for Copyright Claims Officers to Consider Small Copyright Claims NewsNet 887March 23, 2021 As part of its implementation of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office has posted job announcements fo

Announcement Regarding the U.S. Copyright Office’s Public Roundtables for Its Unclaimed Royalties Study NewsNet 886March 18, 2021 As directed by the Music Modernization Act (MMA), the U.S. Copyright Office is undertaking a public study, in consultation with the Government Accountability Office, to r

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on New Group Registration for Works on an Album of Music (GRAM) NewsNet 885March 11, 2021 The Copyright Office will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 31, at noon eastern time on the new group registration option for works published on the same album of music.

Recordings of Standard Technical Measures Discussion Now Online NewsNet 884March 9, 2021 In September 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office hosted three Standard Technical Measures (STMs) Discussion sessions: Legal Foundation, Current Technologies and Their STM Potential, and Looking Forward. As noted in

Copyright Office Further Extends Timing Adjustments for Persons Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency NewsNet 883March 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. Th

U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Supplemental Interim Rule Related to the Music Modernization Act NewsNet 882 March 5, 2021 Pursuant to title I of the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob–Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA), the Copyright Office has issued a supplemental interim rule updating certain reporting requ

Copyright Office Issues Final Rule and Statement of Policy on Modernizing Recordation of Notices of Termination NewsNet 881February 26, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule that amends its regulations governing the recordation of notices of termination, effective March 29, 2021. Th

Copyright Office Issues Final Rule to Create New Group Registration Option for Works on an Album of Music NewsNet 880February 23, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule establishing a new group registration option, known as “Group Registration for Works on an Album of Music” or “GRAM

Copyright Office Issues Interim Rule to Allow Remote Examination of Applications to Register Secure Tests NewsNet 878February 19, 2021   The Copyright Office has published an interim rule that amends its regulations regarding the examination procedures for secure tests and secure test items. To prot

U.S. Copyright Office Issues an Interim Rule Related to the Music Modernization Act NewsNet 878February 11, 2021 Pursuant to the Musical Works Modernization Act, title I of the Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (MMA), the Copyright Office has issued an interim rule related to the

Copyright Office Invites Requests to Testify in Section 1201 Rulemaking Hearings NewsNet 877February 8, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a Federal Register notice announcing that it will hold public hearings in the triennial rulemaking proceeding under section 1201 of Title 17. Section 1201

Copyright Office Invites Requests to Testify in Section 1201 Rulemaking Hearings NewsNet 877February 8, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a Federal Register notice announcing that it will hold public hearings in the triennial rulemaking proceeding under section 1201 of Title 17. Section 1201

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Public Roundtables for Unclaimed Royalties NewsNet 876 February 8, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has published a Federal Register notice announcing that it will hold public roundtables for its study on unclaimed royalties on March 25, 2021, via Zoom. The Office initi

Library of Congress Accepting Applications for Copyright Public Modernization Committee NewsNet 875February 5, 2021 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress announced this week that it is convening a public committee to enhance communication with external s

  Join the Copyright Office’s Celebration of the Copyright Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Online, February 17, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. eastern time  NewsNet 874January 25, 2021 Join the U.S. Copyright Office for a virtual event celebrating the enduring copyright legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Copyright Office Updates Copyright.gov Design and Navigation NewsNet 873January 21, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has updated the design of the copyright.gov homepage, multiple secondary pages, and website navigation to enhance the ability to quickly find relevant information and tools. The update