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Copyright Royalty Judges Solicit Comments on Partial Distribution of 2016 Cable Royalty Funds
On June 4, 2018, the Copyright Royalty Board requested comments on a motion for partial distribution amounting to 50% of the 2016 cable royalty funds. Comments may be submitted on or before July 5, 2018 at https://app.crb.gov/ . Every year, cable systems submit royalty payments to the Copyright Office under Section 111 of the Copyright […]
Copyright Office Proposes Adoption of New Fee Schedule
On May 24, 2018, the Copyright Office proposed the adoption of a new fee schedule. Comments can be submitted electronically and should be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2018. For instructions on submitting comments, see https://www.copyright.gov/rulemaking/feestudy2018/comment-submission/ . For more information on the proposed fee schedule, see https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-05-24/pdf/2018-11095.pdf . Below […]
House Introduces Bill to Make Register of Copyrights Presidentially Appointed Post
On March 23, 2017, the House of Representatives introduced bipartisan legislation to make the Register of Copyrights a Presidentially appointed position. The Librarian of Congress currently appoints the position; however, top republicans and democrats hope to change the appointment to a presidential nomination with Senate confirmation in an effort to modernize the copyright system. Lately, […]
Cable & Satellite Claims Rule Changes Proposed
On March 23, 2017, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced that they anticipate that a new electronic filing and case management system will be available for use by claims filers, participants in proceedings before the judges, and other members of the public having business with the board by summer 2017.
Copyright Royalty Judges Propose Rule Changes Governing Cable & Satellite Claims
On March 23, 2017, the Copyright Royalty Judges announced that they anticipate that a new electronic filing and case management system will be available for use by claims filers, participants in proceedings before the judges, and other members of the public having business with the board by summer 2017. The judges intend to make use […]
Copyright Office Extends Reply Comment Deadline on Revised Cable and Satellite Statements of Account Filing Fees
On February 11, 2013, the Copyright Office extended the reply comment deadline on the revised fee schedule published on December 6, 2012, for filing cable and satellite statements of account. Reply comments may be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. EST February 22, 2013. For more information, see http://www.copyright.gov/docs/newfees/comments.
Cable Royalty Receipts as of January 22, 2013
Cable Retransmission Royalties Report of Receipts as of January 22, 2013, provided by the Copyright Office Licensing Division
Satellite Royalty Receipts as of January 22, 2013
Satellite Retransmission Royalties Report of Receipts as of January 22, 2013, provided by the Copyright Office Licensing Division
Copyright Office Amends Regulations on Cable Royalty Fee Refunds
On January 11, 2013, the Copyright Office amended its regulations on cable royalty refunds to satisfy the provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (“STELA”). Section 111 of the Copyright Act requires cable operators to pay royalties to and file statements of account (“SOA”) with the Copyright Office every six months. STELA, […]
Satellite Royalty Receipts as of December 21, 2012
Satellite Retransmission Royalties Report of Receipts as of December 21, 2012, provided by the Copyright Office Licensing Division
