{"description":"Documents matching '\"Copyright Office\"'","count":1024,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=%22Copyright+Office%22&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Copyright Office Fees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Copyright Office proposes the adoption of a new fee schedule. The Office last adjusted fees in 2020, based on a study of its fiscal 2016 and 2017 costs. Since that time, the costs of providing Office services have risen substantially due to inflation and other increases. The proposed fees are intended to enable recovery of a percentage of the Office's costs, closer to historical levels, without imposing undue barriers to access its services. The Office welcomes public comment on the proposed changes in advance of submission of the fee schedule to Congress.","document_number":"2026-05529","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/20/2026-05529/copyright-office-fees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-20/pdf/2026-05529.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05529.pdf?1773924324","publication_date":"2026-03-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"Calculated cost\n of service \n \n ($) \n 104 \n \n \n \n \n Certification of other <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> records, including search reports (per hour) \n 200 \n 300 \n 1,166.49 \n \n \n Search report prepared from official records other than Licensing Section records (per hour, 2 hour minimum) \n 200 \n 300 \n 655.14 \n \n \n Estimate of retrieval or search fee (credited to retrieval or search fee) \n 200 \n 300 \n 826.18 \n \n \n Retrieval of in-process or completed <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> records or other <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> materials: \n \n \n Retrieval of paper records (per hour, 1 hour minimum)"},{"title":"Notice of Intent To Audit","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is announcing receipt of notices of intent to conduct audits pursuant to the section 115 blanket license.","document_number":"2026-02298","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/05/2026-02298/notice-of-intent-to-audit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-05/pdf/2026-02298.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02298.pdf?1770212707","publication_date":"2026-02-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Public notice. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is announcing receipt of notices of intent to conduct audits pursuant to the section 115 blanket license. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at \n meft@copyright.gov \n or telephone at 202-707-8350.\n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n I. Background \n \n The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (“MMA”) substantially amended the compulsory “mechanical” license for reproducing and distributing phonorecords"},{"title":"Electronic Payment of Royalties Using Pay.gov","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Copyright Office is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations regarding the submission of royalty fees to the Copyright Office to require that all such fees be paid using Pay.gov.","document_number":"2025-05444","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/31/2025-05444/electronic-payment-of-royalties-using-paygov","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-31/pdf/2025-05444.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05444.pdf?1743165911","publication_date":"2025-03-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"U.S. Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"Section's website.\n 3 \n \n \n \n \n 3 \n  United States <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, Circular 74, June 2022: \n How to Make Statutory License Royalty EFT Payments Using Pay.gov, https://copyright.gov/circs/circ74.pdf \n ; United States <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, \n Make Statutory License Royalty Payments Using Pay.gov, https://copyright.gov/licensing/eftpayment \n .\n \n \n \n List of Subjects in 37 CFR Part 201 \n Copyright, General provisions. \n \n \n Final Regulations \n For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> amends 37 CFR part 201 as follows: \n \n PART 201—GENERAL"},{"title":"Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office, as required by the Music Modernization Act, has completed its first periodic review of the existing designations of the mechanical licensing collective and digital licensee coordinator and has determined that both designations should be continued.","document_number":"2026-11117","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11117/periodic-review-of-the-designations-of-the-mechanical-licensing-collective-and-digital-licensee","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11117.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11117.pdf?1780404320","publication_date":"2026-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"royalties, he noted that “questions remain about whether the eventual market share based distribution serves as a disincentive to continue innovation” and “encourage[d] the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> to define clear timeframes and transparency measures in the distribution process as a condition of redesignation.” \n 251 \n \n \n \n \n 248 \n  \n See, e.g., \n A2IM Initial Comments at 2 (“The <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> should consider conditioning MLC redesignation on further delay in the distribution of these funds . . . until the MLC fully implements improvements to the system that"},{"title":"Group Registration of Updates to a News Website","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is proposing to amend its regulation governing the group registration option for news websites. This update revises the definition of a \"news website\" to clarify the works eligible for the option. The Office invites comment on this proposal.","document_number":"2026-10604","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/28/2026-10604/group-registration-of-updates-to-a-news-website","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-28/pdf/2026-10604.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10604.pdf?1779885915","publication_date":"2026-05-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"proposed rulemaking. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is proposing to amend its regulation governing the group registration option for news websites. This update revises the definition of a “news website” to clarify the works eligible for the option. The Office invites comment on this proposal. \n \n \n DATES: \n Written comments on the proposed rule must be received by the U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> no later than June 29, 2026. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n For reasons of government efficiency, the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is using the \n regulations.gov \n system for"},{"title":"Group Registration of Updates to a News Website","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is amending its regulation governing the group registration option for news websites. The final rule amends the definition of a \"news website\" to clarify the works eligible for this option, as set forth in the May 2026 notice of proposed rulemaking.","document_number":"2026-16465","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16465/group-registration-of-updates-to-a-news-website","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-13/pdf/2026-16465.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-16465.pdf?1786538709","publication_date":"2026-08-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Final rule. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is amending its regulation governing the group registration option for news websites. The final rule amends the definition of a “news website” to clarify the works eligible for this option, as set forth in the May 2026 notice of proposed rulemaking. \n \n \n DATES: \n This rule is effective August 13, 2026. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at \n USCOGeneralCounsel@copyright.gov \n or by telephone at (202) 707-8350.\n "},{"title":"Electronic Payment of Royalties Using Pay.gov","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Copyright Office is proposing to amend its regulations regarding the submission of royalty fees to the Copyright Office to require that all such fees be paid using Pay.gov.","document_number":"2024-29119","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-29119/electronic-payment-of-royalties-using-paygov","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-12/pdf/2024-29119.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29119.pdf?1733924727","publication_date":"2024-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"U.S. Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice of proposed rulemaking. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n The <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is proposing to amend its regulations regarding the submission of royalty fees to the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> to require that all such fees be paid using \n Pay.gov. \n \n \n \n DATES: \n Written comments are due by January 13, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n For reasons of government efficiency, the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is using the \n regulations.gov \n system for the submission and posting of public comments in this proceeding. All comments are therefore to be submitted electronically through"},{"title":"Exemptions To Permit Circumvention of Access Controls on Copyrighted Works","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Copyright Office is initiating the tenth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (\"DMCA\") to determine whether to recommend temporary exemptions to the DMCA's prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. The Office is accepting petitions for renewal of current exemptions and petitions for new exemptions, and will subsequently accept comments in response to renewal petitions.","document_number":"2026-11545","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/09/2026-11545/exemptions-to-permit-circumvention-of-access-controls-on-copyrighted-works","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-09/pdf/2026-11545.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11545.pdf?1780922717","publication_date":"2026-06-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"adopts a final rule announcing any exemptions.\n 16 \n \n \n \n \n 14 \n  The administrative record may also include submissions from other parts of the federal government. \n See Letters Between the U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> and Other Agencies, \n U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, \n https://www.copyright.gov/1201/2024/USCO-letters/ \n (last visited May 29, 2026); U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, Section 1201 of Title 17 150-51 (2017), \n https://www.copyright.gov/policy/1201/section-1201-full-report.pdf. \n \n \n \n \n 15 \n  89 FR 85437, 85438-45 (Oct. 28, 2024) (final rule).\n \n \n \n \n 16 "},{"title":"Alternative Fee Structures for Registration","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is initiating this inquiry to collect information regarding alternative fee structures that could be adopted once its updated electronic registration system is fully operational. The information will be used to study the feasibility of alternative fee structures, their impact on participation in the registration system, and the potential economic effects. This inquiry is separate from the Office's pending rulemaking proceeding instituted on March 20, 2026 to update fees within the current fee structure.","document_number":"2026-05886","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/26/2026-05886/alternative-fee-structures-for-registration","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-26/pdf/2026-05886.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05886.pdf?1774442724","publication_date":"2026-03-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n The <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is in the midst of a comprehensive project to update its technological infrastructure. This project, the Enterprise Copyright System (“ECS”), is expanding access to the Office's services in furtherance of its strategic objective of “Copyright for All.” \n 1 \n \n A major component of ECS is a new registration system (“ECS Registration”), which will make the statutory benefits of registering works of authorship more accessible.\n \n \n \n 1 \n  \n See \n U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Fostering"},{"title":"Group Registration of Two-Dimensional Artwork","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is creating a new group registration option for two-dimensional artwork. This option will allow applicants to register up to twenty works published within one calendar year by submitting a single online application with a digital deposit copy of each work. The Office will examine each work to determine if it contains a sufficient amount of creative pictorial or graphic authorship. If the Office registers the claim, the registration will cover each artwork in the group as a separate work of authorship.","document_number":"2025-23402","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/19/2025-23402/group-registration-of-two-dimensional-artwork","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-19/pdf/2025-23402.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23402.pdf?1766065521","publication_date":"2025-12-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"utilitarian aspects.\n 20 \n \n These issues do not generally arise in evaluation of claims for two-dimensional works.\n \n \n \n 19 \n  37 CFR 202.11(b).\n \n \n \n \n 20 \n  \n See Star Athletica, L.L.C. \n v. \n Varsity Brands, Inc., \n 580 U.S. 405, 409 (2017\n ); U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, Compendium of U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> Practices \n secs. 924, 925 (3d ed. 2021) (“\n Compendium (Third)” \n ). These differences in legal considerations persist regardless of whether deposits for two- and three-dimensional works share common features (\n i.e., \n where a claimant submits two-dimensional"},{"title":"CASE Act Study","type":"Notice","abstract":"As required by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office is initiating a study of the Copyright Claims Board. To inform the Office's study, the Office seeks comments on issues pertaining to the Copyright Claims Board, including its use and efficacy.","document_number":"2025-03795","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/10/2025-03795/case-act-study","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-10/pdf/2025-03795.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03795.pdf?1741355119","publication_date":"2025-03-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020, the U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is initiating a study of the Copyright Claims Board. To inform the Office's study, the Office seeks comments on issues pertaining to the Copyright Claims Board, including its use and efficacy. \n \n \n DATES: \n Written comments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 9, 2025. Written reply comments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 23, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n The <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is using the \n regulations.gov \n system for the submission"},{"title":"Notice of Intent To Audit","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is announcing receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an audit pursuant to the section 115 blanket license.","document_number":"2024-24280","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/21/2024-24280/notice-of-intent-to-audit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-21/pdf/2024-24280.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24280.pdf?1729255536","publication_date":"2024-10-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Public notice. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is announcing receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an audit pursuant to the section 115 blanket license. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at \n meft@copyright.gov \n or telephone at 202-707-8350.\n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (the “MMA”) substantially modified the compulsory “mechanical” license for reproducing and distributing phonorecords"},{"title":"Copyright Claims Board: Final Determination Certification","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is issuing a final rule adjusting the process and fee to obtain a certified final determination from the Copyright Claims Board.","document_number":"2024-22907","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/04/2024-22907/copyright-claims-board-final-determination-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-04/pdf/2024-22907.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22907.pdf?1727959521","publication_date":"2024-10-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is issuing a final rule adjusting the process and fee to obtain a certified final determination from the Copyright Claims Board. \n \n \n DATES: \n This rule is effective October 4, 2024. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at \n meft@copyright.gov \n or telephone at 202-707-8350.\n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (the “CASE Act”) directed the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> to establish the Copyright"},{"title":"Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is collecting information regarding issues related to performance rights organizations (\"PROs\") and the Copyright Act's public performance right for musical works. It is initiating this inquiry at Congress's request to gather information on questions related to the increase in the number of PROs and the licensing revenue distribution practices of PROs.","document_number":"2025-02418","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/10/2025-02418/issues-related-to-performing-rights-organizations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-10/pdf/2025-02418.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-02418.pdf?1738942594","publication_date":"2025-02-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"U.S. Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"governmental efficiency, the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is using the \n regulations.gov \n system for the submission and posting of public comments in this proceeding. All comments are therefore to be submitted electronically through \n regulations.gov. \n Specific instructions for submitting comments are available on the Copyright Office's website at \n https://copyright.gov/policy/pro-issues/. \n If electronic comment submission is not feasible due to lack of access to a computer or the internet, please contact the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> using the contact information"},{"title":"Distribution of Satellite Royalty Funds","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges) announce the commencement of proceedings to determine distribution of 2023 royalties deposited with the Copyright Office under the satellite carrier license. The Judges also set the date by which all parties wishing to participate and share in the distribution of satellite retransmission royalties for 2023, must file Petitions to Participate and pay the accompanying $150 filing fee. The Judges seek a single Petition to Participate in either or both the allocation phase and the distribution phase of the satellite royalty proceeding. Any party that fails to file a petition to participate by the time set forth in this notice shall not be a participant at any stage of either proceeding, unless the Judges accept a late petition to participate pursuant to 37 CFR 351.1(d).","document_number":"2026-16709","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16709/distribution-of-satellite-royalty-funds","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-17/pdf/2026-16709.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-16709.pdf?1786711513","publication_date":"2026-08-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Royalty Board","name":"Copyright Royalty Board","id":88,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-royalty-board","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/88","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-royalty-board"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice announcing commencement of distribution proceedings with request for Petitions to Participate. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges) announce the commencement of proceedings to determine distribution of 2023 royalties deposited with the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> under the satellite carrier license. The Judges also set the date by which all parties wishing to participate and share in the distribution of satellite retransmission royalties for 2023, must file Petitions to Participate and pay the accompanying $150 filing fee. The"},{"title":"Distribution of Cable Royalty Funds","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges) announce the commencement of proceedings to determine distribution of 2023 royalties deposited with the Copyright Office under the cable service statutory license. The Judges also set the date by which all parties wishing to participate and share in the distribution of cable retransmission royalties for 2023 must file Petitions to Participate and pay the accompanying $150 filing fee. The Judges seek a single Petition to Participate in either or both the allocation phase and distribution phase of the cable royalty proceeding. Any party that fails to file a petition to participate by the time set forth in this notice shall not be a participant at any stage of the proceeding, unless the Judges accept a late petition to participate pursuant to 37 CFR 351.1(d).","document_number":"2026-16708","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16708/distribution-of-cable-royalty-funds","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-17/pdf/2026-16708.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-16708.pdf?1786711512","publication_date":"2026-08-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Royalty Board","name":"Copyright Royalty Board","id":88,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-royalty-board","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/88","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-royalty-board"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice announcing commencement of distribution proceedings with request for Petitions to Participate. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges) announce the commencement of proceedings to determine distribution of 2023 royalties deposited with the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> under the cable service statutory license. The Judges also set the date by which all parties wishing to participate and share in the distribution of cable retransmission royalties for 2023 must file Petitions to Participate and pay the accompanying $150 filing fee. The"},{"title":"Statutory Cable, Satellite, and DART License Reporting Practices","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office (\"Office\") is issuing a final rule governing royalty reporting practices of cable operators, and the Statement of Account form and filing requirements. This final rule makes regulatory changes regarding procedures for cable system operators. In some areas, similar changes are being made to the regulations governing statutory licenses for satellite carriers and digital audio recording devices or media.","document_number":"2024-28984","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-28984/statutory-cable-satellite-and-dart-license-reporting-practices","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-12/pdf/2024-28984.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28984.pdf?1733924725","publication_date":"2024-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"royalty payments to “promote uniform and accurate reporting, assist cable operators in meeting their obligations under the Act and regulations, and aid copyright owners, the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span>, and the Copyright [Royalty Judges] in reviewing and using the information provided.” \n 3 \n \n Section 111 identifies a variety of information that must be reported to the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> on the SOA, including the number of channels by which the system made secondary transmissions, the names and locations of all primary transmitters used, and, as particularly"},{"title":"Termination Rights, Royalty Distributions, Ownership Transfers, Disputes, and the Music Modernization Act","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is issuing a final rule adjusting certain due dates set in an earlier rule regarding how the Copyright Act's derivative works exception to termination rights applies to the statutory mechanical blanket license established by the Music Modernization Act.","document_number":"2024-19538","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/30/2024-19538/termination-rights-royalty-distributions-ownership-transfers-disputes-and-the-music-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-30/pdf/2024-19538.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19538.pdf?1724935528","publication_date":"2024-08-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Final rule. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is issuing a final rule adjusting certain due dates set in an earlier rule regarding how the Copyright Act's derivative works exception to termination rights applies to the statutory mechanical blanket license established by the Music Modernization Act. \n \n \n DATES: \n This rule is effective August 30, 2024. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at \n meft@copyright.gov \n or telephone at 202-707-8350.\n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY"},{"title":"Notice of Intent To Audit","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office is announcing receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an audit pursuant to the section 115 blanket license.","document_number":"2024-11496","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/24/2024-11496/notice-of-intent-to-audit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-24/pdf/2024-11496.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-11496.pdf?1716468332","publication_date":"2024-05-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Public notice. \n \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> is announcing receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an audit pursuant to the section 115 blanket license. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at \n meft@copyright.gov \n or telephone at 202-707-8350.\n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (the “MMA”) substantially modified the compulsory “mechanical” license for reproducing and distributing phonorecords"},{"title":"Distribution of 2022 Cable Royalty Funds; Distribution of 2022 Satellite Royalty Funds","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges) announce the commencement of proceedings to determine distribution of 2022 royalties deposited with the Copyright Office under the cable service statutory license and the satellite carrier license. The Judges also set the date by which all parties wishing to participate and share in the distribution of cable or satellite retransmission royalties for 2022, must file Petitions to Participate and pay the accompanying $150 filing fee. The Judges seek a single Petition to Participate in either or both the allocation phase and distribution phase of the cable royalty proceeding and a separate Petition to Participate in either or both the allocation phase and the distribution phase of the satellite royalty proceeding. Any party that fails to file a petition to participate by the time set forth in this notice shall not be a participant at any stage of either proceeding, unless the Judges accept a late petition to participate pursuant to 37 CFR 351.1(d).","document_number":"2025-15932","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/20/2025-15932/distribution-of-2022-cable-royalty-funds-distribution-of-2022-satellite-royalty-funds","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-20/pdf/2025-15932.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15932.pdf?1755607555","publication_date":"2025-08-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Royalty Board","name":"Copyright Royalty Board","id":88,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-royalty-board","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/88","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-royalty-board"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice announcing commencement of distribution proceedings with request for Petitions to Participate. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges) announce the commencement of proceedings to determine distribution of 2022 royalties deposited with the <span class=\"match\">Copyright Office</span> under the cable service statutory license and the satellite carrier license. The Judges also set the date by which all parties wishing to participate and share in the distribution of cable or satellite retransmission royalties for 2022, must file Petitions to Participate"}]}