Library of Congress Reauthorizes Copyright Public Modernization Committee, Now Accepting Applications NewsNet 1041May 10, 2024 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress has announced the reauthorization of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee and wi
U.S. Copyright Office and USPTO Conclude Joint Study on Non-Fungible Tokens NewsNet 1040March 12, 2024 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (collectively the “Offices”) published the results of their joint study on the intellectual property (IP) law and p
U.S. Copyright Office Joins Message on International Women’s Day 2024 NewsNet 1039March 8, 2024 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
The Copyright Office announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained NewsNet 1038 March 7, 2024 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming online webinar, “Copyright Essentials: Copyright Myths Explained” on March 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. There is
U.S. Copyright Office Proposes New Group Registration Procedure for Two-Dimensional Artwork NewsNet 1037February 15, 2024 The Copyright Office has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to create a group option for registering published two-dimensional artwork. To qualify for this option, each wo
Copyright Office Invites Requests to Testify in Section 1201 Rulemaking Hearings NewsNet 1036February 7, 2024 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 120
Copyright Office Announces Appointment of Nancy E. Weiss as Kaminstein Scholar NewsNet 1035 February 1, 2024 Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter welcomes Nancy E. Weiss as the fifth Abraham L. Kaminstein Scholar in residence at the U.S. Copyright Office. Weiss joined the Office on January 14, an
Copyright Office Hosts Event in Celebration of Black History Month, “Hip-Hop Beyond 50: Protecting and Promoting Culture” NewsNet 1034 February 1, 2024 The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming Black History Month online event, “Hip-Hop Beyond 50: Protecting and Promot
Library to Host Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting February 15 NewsNet 1033 January 31, 2024 The Library of Congress issued the following press release: The Library of Congress will host the sixth bi-annual meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee virtually on Thursday,
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notification of Inquiry Regarding Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator NewsNet 1032January 30, 2024 Pursuant to the Music Modernization Act, the U.S. Copyright Office has issued a notification of inqu
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Instructions for Audit Notices Under the Music Modernization Act NewsNet 1031 January 24, 2024 Today, the U.S. Copyright Office announces a new webpage devoted to audit notices under the Music Modernization Act (MMA). The new webpage provides instructions on how to su
U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Final Rule Related to “Smaller Claims” Proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board NewsNet 1030 January 16, 2024 The Copyright Office is adopting a final rule amending the procedures for “smaller claims” proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board. In response to p
U.S. Copyright Office Proposes New Group Registration Procedure for Frequently Updated News Websites NewsNet 1029 January 3rd, 2024 The U.S. Copyright Office has published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to update its regulations by adding a new registration option for frequ
U.S. Copyright Office Proposes New Group Registration Procedure for Frequently Updated News Websites NewsNet 1029 January 3rd, 2024 The U.S. Copyright Office has published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to update its regulations by adding a new registration option for frequ
Copyright Office Welcomes New Ringer Fellow NewsNet 1028 November 21, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office is pleased to announce that Isaac Klipstein has joined the Office as a fellow (2023–2025) in the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. Klipstein started his two-year appointment in August and i
U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Reply Comments on its Rulemaking on Termination Rights and the Music Modernization Act NewsNet 1027November 16, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office is extending the deadline to submit reply comments in response to the Office’s September 26, 2023, supplemental no
U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Reply Comments on Artificial Intelligence Notice of Inquiry NewsNet 1026 November 15, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office is extending the deadline to submit reply comments in response to the Office’s August 30, 2023, notice of inquiry regarding artificial intel
U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Ninth Triennial Proceeding Under Section 1201 NewsNet 1025October 19, 2023 The Copyright Office has published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the ninth triennial proceeding under section 1201 of Title 17. Section 1201 generally mak
U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Reply Comments on its Rulemaking on Access to Electronic Works NewsNet 1024October 18, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office is extending the deadline to submit reply comments in response to the Office’s September 1, 2023, notice of proposed rulemaking to update i
U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Comments on its Rulemaking on Termination Rights and the Music Modernization Act NewsNet 1023 October 11, 2023 The U.S. Copyright Office is extending the deadline to submit comments in response to the Office’s September 26, 2023, supplemental notice of prop