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May 1, 2002   Issue 159
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In This Issue

Office Waives Regulation in Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties

Copyright Office Presents New Website Design

Calendar

April 30:

Effective date of waiver of regulation to allow electronic filing of claims to cable and satellite royalty funds for 2001 (read details)

May 6

Due date for requests to participate in roundtable discussion on notice and recordkeeping for use of sound recordings under statutory license (read details)

May 10

Roundtable discussion on notice and recordkeeping for use of sound recordings under statutory license (read details)

July 1

Beginning of 60-day period when, in the absence of a license agreement, a party with a significant interest in establishing reasonable terms and rates for certain statutory licenses may file a petition to initiate a rate setting proceeding. (read details)

October 7

Initiation date should arbitration proceedings be necessary in adjustment of rates and terms for noncommercial educational broadcasting compulsory license.


Office Waives Regulation in Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties

Due to the continued disruption in the delivery of mail, the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is announcing alternative methods for the filing of claims to the cable and satellite royalty funds for the year 2001. To ensure that their claims are timely received, claimants are encouraged to file their cable and satellite claims electronically, utilizing the special procedures described in the Federal Register announcement. (read details)

Copyright Office Presents New Website Design

The Copyright Office Website took on a streamlined look when the Register of Copyrights launched a new design on April 22. The new design is the direct result of a 2001 online user survey conducted by the Office. Enhancements included in the new design include a search engine for the Website, a way to search Copyright Office registrations and documents, a step-by-step guide to registration arranged by category of work, and a navigational bar with tabs that makes using the site easier and faster. See the new design at www.copyright.gov

 
Past Issues
Roundtable Discussion on Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License 4/16/02

Comments on Notice & Recordkeeping for Webcasting Compulsory License 4/10/02

Copyright Office Corrects Notification of Request 4/1/02

Copyright Office Publishes Final Rule on Group Registration of Contributions to Periodicals 3/11/02

2002-2006 Copyright Office Strategic Plan on Office Website 3/11/02

Copyright Office 2000 Annual Report Available 3/11/02

Copyright Office Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rulemaking 3/7/02

Webcasting Report Available on Office Website 3/1/02

Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel Delivers Report 2/20/02

Copyright Office Website Displays New Search Feature 2/19/02


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