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News
- U.S. Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Comments on Artificial Intelligence Notice of Inquiry | September 21
- Copyright Office Announces Open Application Period for Ringer Fellowship | September 11
- U.S. Copyright Office Issues Interpretive Rule Regarding Fees for Late Royalty Payments Under the Music Modernization Act’s Blanket Mechanical License | September 5
- U.S. Copyright Office Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Access to Electronic Deposits | September 1
- Copyright Office Issues Notice of Inquiry on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence | August 30
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The Music Modernization Act
This featured video highlights The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (Music Modernization Act) the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace.
