Library of Congress June 3, 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Modernizing Recordation of Notices of Termination
Document Number: 2020-12038
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-06-03
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Copyright Office is proposing to amend certain regulations governing the recordation of notices of termination. Along with a parallel rulemaking focused on modernizing document recordation in conjunction with development of the Office's online recordation system, the proposed amendments are intended to improve efficiency in the processing of such notices and to provide additional guidance to the public in this area. In addition, the Office is providing notice of changes to its examination practices for certain notices of termination that pertain to multiple grants, and soliciting public comment on two additional subjects of inquiry relating to notices of termination.
Sovereign Immunity Study: Notice and Request for Public Comment
Document Number: 2020-12019
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-06-03
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Copyright Office is initiating a study to evaluate the degree to which copyright owners are experiencing infringement by state entities without adequate remedies under state law, as well as the extent to which such infringements appear to be based on intentional or reckless conduct. The Office seeks public input on this topic to assist it in preparing a report to Congress.
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