Library of Congress July 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Music Licensing Study: Second Request for Comments
Document Number: C1-2014-17354
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-29
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
Music Licensing Study: Second Request for Comments
Document Number: 2014-17354
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-23
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Copyright Office has undertaken a study to evaluate the effectiveness of current methods for licensing musical works and sound recordings. At this time, the Office seeks additional comments on whether and how existing music licensing methods serve the music marketplace, including new and emerging digital distribution platforms.
Changes to Recordation Practices
Document Number: 2014-16726
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-16
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Copyright Office is proposing to amend its regulations for the recordation of copyright transfers and other documents. The proposed rule is intended to reduce the amount of time the Office requires to process certain types of documents submitted for recordation and help to alleviate remitter concerns regarding the receipt of documents for processing. To these ends, the Office is proposing to amend the regulations to encourage remitters to include a cover sheet with the documents they submit for processing; allow remitters to submit long title lists in electronic format; and provide remitters with the option to request return receipts that acknowledge that the Office has received a submission. The Office invites public comment on the proposed rule.
Study on the Right of Making Available; Request for Additional Comments
Document Number: 2014-16537
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-15
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Copyright Office seeks further comments on the state of U.S. law recognizing and protecting ``making available'' and ``communication to the public'' rights for copyright holders. This request provides an opportunity for interested parties to address issues raised in prior written comments and during the public roundtable held on May 5, 2014, as well as express their views on recent legal developments.
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