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June 24, 2002   Issue 164
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Copyright Office Seeks Candidates for Position of Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs

Calendar

July 1

Expected effective date of Copyright Office fee changes (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)

July 15

Deadline for applying for position of Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs. (read details)

October 7

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


Copyright Office Seeks Candidates for Position of Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs

The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs.

The Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs is the principal advisor to the Register of Copyrights on international copyright issues and a senior advisor on copyright policy and legislation. The Associate Register reports directly to the Register of Copyrights and supervises a staff of attorneys working on matters relating to U.S. and foreign copyright laws, multilateral treaties, and the administration of copyright law with specific emphasis on the international policy issues and problems facing the Copyright Office.

An applicant must be a member of the Bar of a state or the District of Columbia.

For a full description of the position and information on how to apply, please go to www.usajobs.opm.gov and type in vacancy announcement number 020092 under Quick Search.

The deadline for applying for this position is July 15, 2002.

 
Past Issues
Determination of the Librarian of Congress on Rates and Terms for Webcasting and Ephemeral Recordings Posted to Website 6/20/02

Fees Expected to Change on July 1 5/31/02

Librarian of Congress Rejects CARP Determination on Webcasting Rates and Terms 5/21/02

Location and Webcast of the Roundtable; Reply Comments Available 5/3/02

Office Waives Regulation in Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties 5/1/02

Copyright Office Presents New Website Design 5/1/02

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


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