Copyright Office Issues Final Rule for Participation of Law Student Representatives and Business Entity Representatives before the CCB

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a final rule addressing representation of parties by qualified law students and representation of business entities by authorized individuals in proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB).

The final rule expands the scope of law student participation by providing law clinics more discretion regarding law student qualifications. In addition, law students may participate before the CCB through law school clinics and through pro bono legal services organizations connected to the student’s law school.

The final rule also adopts regulations permitting in-house attorneys, fiduciaries, and specifically authorized employees to represent business entities before the CCB. The final rule clarifies that a business entity’s representative may submit a single valid certification that will remain effective throughout a proceeding.

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