U.S. Copyright Office Announces New Ringer Fellow NewsNet 921 September 23, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office is pleased to announce that Keyana Pusey has joined the Office as a fellow (2021–2023) in the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. She started her two-year appointment this month and wi
Registration Now Open for October Event on Machine Learning and Copyright NewsNet 920September 17, 2021 Registration is now open for the U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s October 26, 2021, conference entitled "Copyright Law and Machine Learning for AI: Where Are We and
Accommodation for Copyright Office Correspondence Deadlines between August 10 and September 9 NewsNet 919September 8, 2021 When Copyright Office examiners communicate with an applicant via email, the applicant is expected to respond within forty-five days after the examiner’s message was sent. If a
Copyright Office Further Extends Timing Adjustments for Persons Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency NewsNet 918September 8, 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 emergenc
Copyright Office Proposes Small Claims Procedures for Library and Archives Opt-Outs and Class Actions NewsNet 917September 2, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a proposed rule to establish procedures by which a library or archive may preemptively opt out of Copyright Claims Board (CCB) proce
Copyright Office Establishes Accommodation for Applicants Affected by Electronic Copyright System Outage (Updated) NewsNet 916September 1, 2021 The Register of Copyrights today issued a further declaration pursuant to her authority to adjust certain registration timing provisions in the event of a d
Copyright Office Releases Report on Sovereign Immunity in Copyright Infringement Cases NewsNet 915August 31, 2021 Today the U.S. Copyright Office released a report entitled Copyright and State Sovereign Immunity. The report marks the completion of a study conducted by the Office in response to an Ap
Copyright Office Issues Final Rule for Small Claims Expedited Registration Procedures and FOIA Conforming Amendment NewsNet 914August 18, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office has published a final rule establishing procedures for a new expedited registration option for a work at issue before the Copyright
Copyright Office Establishes Accommodation for Applicants Affected by Electronic Copyright System Outage NewsNet 913August 17, 2021 The Register of Copyrights today issued a declaration pursuant to her authority to adjust certain registration timing provisions in the event of a disruption to a Copy
Copyright Office Announces Modernization Webinar on the Historical Public Records Program NewsNet 912August 10, 2021 The Copyright Office will host its next public modernization webinar on August 31, 2021, from noon to 1:00 p.m. eastern time. As part of its modernization efforts, the Copyright Offic
U.S. Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Host October 26, 2021, Event on AI and Copyright NewsNet 911August 2, 2021 The U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are hosting an October 26, 2021, conference entitled Copyright Law and Machine Learning for AI:
Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowships NewsNet 910July 30, 2021 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 initi
Copyright Office Closes Out 150th Anniversary Celebrations with New Exhibit NewsNet 909July 29, 2021 July marks the end of the Copyright Office’s 150th anniversary celebration. To commemorate our 150th year, we’ve launched “Find Yourself in Copyright,” an online exhibit exploring the rich history of
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
