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November 15, 2002   Issue 176
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Office Publishes Final Rule Governing Termination of Transfers and Licenses

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November 19

Beginning on this date, the initial round of comments in the Copyright Office triennial rulemaking proceeding on exemptions from the prohibition on circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works may be filed electronically through the Copyright Office website. Comments will be limited to those proposing specific classes of works to be exempted.

December 2

Deadline for Notices of Intent to Participate in a CARP proceeding on the negotiated rate adjustments for the 17 U.S.C. 118 noncommercial educational broadcasting compulsory license for the period 2003-2007 (read details)

December 18

Closing deadline for the initial round of comments in the Copyright Office triennial rulemaking proceeding on exemptions from the prohibition on circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. These comments will be limited to those proposing specific classes of works to be exempted.

January 1, 2003

Effective date of final rule governing notices of termination of transfers and licenses covering the extended renewal term (read details)

February 19, 2003

Deadline for the second round of comments in the Copyright Office triennial rulemaking proceeding on exemptions from the prohibition on circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. Those who oppose or support any exemptions proposed in the initial comments will have the opportunity to respond to the proposals made in the initial comments and to provide factual information and legal argument addressing whether a proposed exemption should be adopted.


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Office Publishes Final Rule Governing Termination of Transfers and Licenses

The Copyright Office is publishing a final rule amending its regulation governing notices of termination of transfers and licenses covering the extended renewal term. The current regulation is limited to notices of termination made under section 304(c) of the copyright law. The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act created a separate termination right under section 304(d). The final rule establishes procedures governing notices of termination of the extended renewal term under either section 304(c) or section 304(d). This final rule is effective on January 1, 2003. Notices of termination served on or after January 1, 2003, must comply with the amended regulation. (read details)

Past Issues
President Signs into Law the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act 11/5/02


2003-2007 Negotiated Rate Adjustments for Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License 10/30/02


Librarian of Congress Denies Motion for Stay of Webcasting Rates 10/18/02

Register of Copyrights Denies Broadcasters' Motion for a Stay 10/11/02

Triennial Rulemaking Proceeding on Exemptions from the Prohibition on Circumvention of Technological Measures That Control Access to Copyrighted Works 10/11/02

Request for Written Proposals on Data Format and Delivery for Webcasting Recordkeeping Requirements; Announcement of Status Conference 9/17/02

Comments Regarding Broadcasters' Motion for Stay of Final Rule Regarding Scope of Broadcasters' Exemption From Digital Performance Right 9/13/02

Comments and Notices of Intention to Participate in Distribution of 1999 Cable Royalty Funds 8/30/02

Comments on 1999, 2000, and 2001 Musical Works Funds Controversy and Notices of Intention to Participate in 1999, 2000, and 2001 Distribution of Musical Works Funds 7/16/02
Recommendation of the Register of Copyrights and Decision of the Librarian of Congress on Rates and Terms for Webcasting and Ephemeral Recordings 7/3/02


Copyright Owners May Submit Claims for 2001 Cable and Satellite Royalties Electronically 6/28/02


Fees to Change on July 1 6/28/02


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