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January 30, 2003   Issue 186
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Copyright Office Requests Comment on Proposed Rates and Terms for the Use of Sound Recordings by Preexisting Subscription Services

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Calendar

February 3, 2003

Due date for comments on the proposed regulation governing termination of post-1977 transfers and licenses under 17 U.S.C. section 203.

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.

February 28, 2003, at 5 p.m. E.S.T.

Deadline for filing 2002 DART royalty claims by fax (read details)

February 28, 2003, at 11:59 p.m. E.S.T.

Deadline for receipt on the Copyright Office server of 2002 DART royalty claims submitted online (read details)

March 3, 2003

Due date for comments and Notices of Intent to Participate regarding proposed regulations that set rates and terms for the use of sound recordings by preexisting subscription services for the period January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2007. (read details)

March 5, 2003

Due date for reply comments on the proposed regulation governing termination of post-1977 transfers and licenses under 17 U.S.C. section 203.


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Copyright Office Requests Comment on Proposed Rates and Terms for the Use of Sound Recordings by Preexisting Subscription Services

The Copyright Office is requesting comment on proposed regulations that set rates and terms for the use of sound recordings by preexisting subscription services for the period January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2007, pursuant to the statutory licenses set forth in sections 112(e) and 114(d)(2) of the Copyright Act. Any party who objects to the proposed rates and terms must file a written objection with the Copyright Office and an accompanying Notice of Intent to Participate, if the party has not already done so. If no comments or Notices of Intent to Participate are received by March 3, the regulations will become final upon publication of a final rule. (read details)

Past Issues
Appointment of Associate Register for Policy and International Affairs 1/27/03

Supreme Court Upholds Copyright Term Extension 1/15/03

Notification of Agreement under The Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 12/24/02

Office Publishes Final Regulations on Royalty Rates and Terms under the Section 118 Compulsory License 12/19/02

Office Proposes Regulation Governing Termination of Post-1977 Transfers 12/18/02

President Signs into Law the Small Webcaster Settlement Act of 2002 12/10/02


Cost of Living Adjustment for 17 U.S.C. 118 Compulsory License 12/8/02


Copyright Office Announces Alternative Methods to File 2002 DART Royalty Claims 12/8/02

Notices of Intent to Participate and Comments and Proposals on CARP Scheduling 11/19/02

Office Publishes Final Rule Governing Termination of Transfers and Licenses 11/17/02

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


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