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NEWS

Copyright Office Releases Report on the COVID-19 Impact on Copyright Related Industries

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May 23, 2024

Library of Congress Reauthorizes Copyright Public Modernization Committee, Now Accepting Applications

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May 10, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office and USPTO Conclude Joint Study on Non-Fungible Tokens

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March 12, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office Joins Message on International Women’s Day 2024

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March 8, 2024

The Copyright Office announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained

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March 7, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office Proposes New Group Registration Procedure for Two-Dimensional Artwork

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February 15, 2024

Copyright Office Invites Requests to Testify in Section 1201 Rulemaking Hearings

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February 7, 2024

Copyright Office Announces Appointment of Nancy E. Weiss as Kaminstein Scholar

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February 1, 2024

Copyright Office Hosts Event in Celebration of Black History Month, “Hip-Hop Beyond 50: Protecting and Promoting Culture”

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February 1, 2024

Library to Host Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting February 15

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January 31, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notification of Inquiry Regarding Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator

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January 30, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Instructions for Audit Notices Under the Music Modernization Act

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January 24, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Final Rule Related to “Smaller Claims” Proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board

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January 16, 2024

U.S. Copyright Office Proposes New Group Registration Procedure for Frequently Updated News Websites

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January 3, 2024

Copyright Office Welcomes New Ringer Fellow

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November 21, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Reply Comments on its Rulemaking on Termination Rights and the Music Modernization Act

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November 16, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Reply Comments on Artificial Intelligence Notice of Inquiry

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November 15, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Ninth Triennial Proceeding Under Section 1201

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October 19, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Reply Comments on its Rulemaking on Access to Electronic Works

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October 18, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Comments on its Rulemaking on Termination Rights and the Music Modernization Act

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October 11, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Comments on Artificial Intelligence Notice of Inquiry

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September 21, 2023

Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowship

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September 11, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Access to Electronic Deposits

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September 1, 2023

Copyright Online Recordation System Marks One-Year Anniversary

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August 1, 2023

Library to Host Summer 2023 Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting

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July 26, 2023

Title III—Allocation for Music Producers Act

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July 25, 2023

Title II—Classics Protection and Access Act

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July 24, 2023

Title I—Musical Works Modernization Act

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July 23, 2023

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Mandatory Registration Notice for Business Artwork and Brand Identification with USPTO from February 2023

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December 13, 2022

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