Copyright Office Seeks Comment on Sections 111, 119, and 122
Issue No. 311 - April 16, 2007
Pursuant to Section 109 of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Pub. L. No. 108-447), the Copyright Office is seeking comment on issues related to the operation of, and continued necessity for, Sections 111, 119, and 122 of the Copyright Act. The Office seeks specific comment on legal and factual matters associated with the retention, reform, or elimination of the cable and satellite statutory licenses. Section 109 requires the Copyright Office to recommend any necessary legislative changes no later than June 30, 2008. Comments are due by July 2, 2007. Reply comments are due by September 13, 2007. (Read further information.)