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
U.S. Copyright Office Joins Message on International Women’s Day 2023 NewsNet 1002March 8, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office has joined with national and regional intellectual property offices from around the world as well as with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to issue a message i
Emily Chapuis Appointed Deputy General Counsel NewsNet 1001March 6, 2023 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has announced the appointment of Emily Chapuis as Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Copyright Office, effective March 13, 2023. Chapuis will assist the General Counsel and Associate Reg
NewsNet Message Service Reaches Milestone NewsNet 1,000February 27, 2023 We are excited to announce that NewsNet, the U.S. Copyright Office’s email newsletter, has delivered its 1,000th issue since its inception on November 3, 1997. For two-and-a-half decades, we have been dedicated to providing you
Copyright Office to Reinstate Pre-pandemic Notifications in eCO NewsNet 999February 23, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office will reinstate automated notifications and claim closures in the electronic registration system (eCO), which were suspended in 2020. Beginning on March 1, 2023, the Office will emai
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notification of Inquiry Regarding Fees for Late Royalty Payments under the Music Modernization Act’s Blanket Mechanical License NewsNet 998February 23, 2023 The Copyright Office has issued a notification of inquiry seeking comments on questions regarding when fees for la
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Use of Ex Parte Communications NewsNet 997February 17, 2023 The Copyright Office has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the use of ex parte communications in informal rulemakings. The proposed rule defines ex parte co
Library to Host Winter 2023 Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting NewsNet 996February 6, 2023 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress will host a virtual meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee on Thursday, March 2 at 1 p.m. east
U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Supplemental Interim Rule Related to the Music Modernization Act Reports of Usage and Payment NewsNet 955February 1, 2023 Pursuant to the Music Modernization Act, the Copyright Office has issued a supplemental interim rule relating to certain reporting and payment requ
Andrew Foglia Appointed Deputy Director of Policy and International Affairs NewsNet 994January 17, 2023 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter has announced the appointment of Andrew Foglia as Deputy Director of Policy and International Affairs for the U.S. Copyright Office, effective January 17, 2
Copyright Office Concludes Voluntary Technical Measures and Standard Technical Measures Inquiries NewsNet 993December 20, 2022 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office published two letters outlining the results of its yearlong public consultations on voluntary technical measures and on standard technical m
Copyright Office and USPTO Announce Extension for NFT Study Comments and New Roundtable Dates NewsNet 992December 20, 2022 The U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are publishing a Federal Register notice announcing an extension of time for submitting comments and n
U.S. Copyright Office Issues an Interim Rule and Request for Comments Related to Certain Rules for Parties Appearing Before the Copyright Claims Board, Including District Court Referrals and Law Student Representation NewsNet 991December 19, 2022 The Copyright Office has issued an interim rule and r
Copyright Office Releases Application Cards in the Copyright Public Records System Pilot NewsNet 990December 16, 2022 Two years after the introduction of the Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) pilot, the U.S. Copyright Office is proud to announce an initial release of over 240,000 application ca
U.S. Copyright Office Concludes Study on Best Edition Requirements NewsNet 989December 2, 2022 Today the U.S. Copyright Office published the results of its study on the advisability of modifying the Copyright Act’s best edition requirement to apply only to mandatory deposits for the Library of Congr
Copyright Office and USPTO Announce NFT Study and Roundtables NewsNet 988November 22, 2022 The U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are publishing a Federal Register notice announcing a U.S. Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) joint study to examin
