Director of U.S. Copyright Office Announces Priorities, Special Projects for Next Two Years
Register of Copyrights Maria A. Pallante today made public her office's priorities and special projects through October 2013. The document articulates 17 priorities in the areas of copyright policy and administrative practice, as well as 10 new projects designed to improve the quality and efficiency of the U.S. Copyright Office's services in the 21st century. (read more)Copyright Office Releases STELA Section 302 Report
The Copyright Office has issued its report on marketplace alternatives to statutory licenses set forth in Sections 111, 119 and 122 of the Copyright Act, as required by Section 302 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA). (read more)Copyright Office Announces Technical Amendment
The Copyright Office is making an amendment to its regulations by removing Part 251, Code of Federal Regulations, “Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel Rules and Procedures. (read more)Copyright Office Extends Suspension of Special Handling Fee
The Copyright Office is extending for one year the interim rule permitting waiver of fees for special handling of registration claims that have been pending for at least six months in cases where the applicant has satisfied the Office that special handling of the registration is needed because the applicant is about to file a copyright infringement suit. (read more)Maria Pallante Appointed Register of Copyrights
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has appointed Maria A. Pallante as the 12th Register of Copyrights and director of the United States Copyright Office, effective today, June 1, 2011. (read more)
