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Issue 348 - July 14, 2008

Copyright Office Announces Receipt of Notices of Intent to Audit

The Copyright Office announces receipt of six notices of intent to audit various eligible nonsubscription and new subscription services that transmit sound recordings under statutory licenses. The purpose of the audits is to verify statements of account for the year 2005. (Read further information)

Copyright Office Extends Deadline for Comments on Section 111 Rulemaking

The Copyright Office is extending the time in which comments and reply comments may be filed in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the retransmission of digital television broadcast signals by cable operators under section 111 of the Copyright Act. Comments are due by July 31, 2008, and reply comments are due by September 16, 2008. (Read further information)

Calendar


July 17

Due date for comments on regulatory changes to accommodate the retransmission of digital signals pursuant to the cable statutory license (more)

July 31

Due date for comments on section 111 rulemaking (more)

Sept. 2 Due date for reply comments on regulatory changes to accommodate the retransmission of digital signals pursuant to the cable statutory license (more)
Sept. 16 Due date for reply comments on section 111 rulemaking (more)
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