| In
This Issue |
| Librarian
of Congress Denies Motion for Stay of Webcasting Rates |
| Calendar |
| November 18
Beginning November 18, 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 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. |
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. |
Submit comments or suggestions |
Librarian
of Congress Denies Motion for Stay of Webcasting Rates
The Librarian of Congress, on the recommendation
of the Register of Copyrights, has denied a motion by Live365.com
Inc. for a stay of the Final Rule and Order published July 8, 2002,
that established rates and terms for the statutory license for eligible
nonsubscription services to perform sound recordings publicly by
means of digital audio transmissions ("webcasting") and
the statutory license to make ephemeral recordings of sound recordings
to facilitate such public performances. (Read the denial
order.)
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| Past
Issues |
| 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 |
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Copyright Owners May Submit Claims for 2001 Cable and Satellite
Royalties Electronically 6/28/02
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Fees to Change on July 1 6/28/02 |
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