The Copyright Claims Board Celebrates Its First Year
Posted by: Holland Gormley
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) provides an efficient, streamlined way to resolve copyright claims involving damages of up to $30,000.
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“Mechanical,” “Unmatched,” “Historical”: What Are the Differences between All These Royalties?
Posted by: Holland Gormley
Attention songwriters and publishers: did you know that under the Music Modernization Act, you may be owed royalties for the use of your musical works on interactive streaming services? Read on to learn the difference between “Mechanical,” “Unmatched,” and “Historical” royalties.
Posted in: music
Should I Opt Out from CCB Proceedings?
Posted by: Holland Gormley
If you’ve received a claim that was filed against you in the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), you probably have a lot of questions, starting with “What is this, and what do I do now?” In short, the CCB is a voluntary forum to resolve copyright disputes involving claims up to $30,000 and is a …
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Pride in Literature: Inspiring Authors for Everyone
Posted by: Holland Gormley
Co-authored by Meg Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, and Holland Gormley, Public Affairs Specialist The following blog is a part of the Copyright Office’s Copyright for All initiative, which aims to make the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, including individuals and small entities as …
Posted in: Copyright, diversity, engage your creativity, equity, Find Yourself in Copyright, LGBTQ, Registration
The CASE Act for Libraries and Archives
Posted by: Holland Gormley
Did you know that qualifying libraries and archives can preemptively opt out of participating in the CCB even before any claim is brought against them? Here is what you need to know.
Posted in: Copyright, education, legislation, rulemakings, Uncategorized, Website
Copyright and Drag
Posted by: Holland Gormley
Drag performances are one of the many creative contributions to come out of the queer community. The history of drag within the copyright record runs deep, and many aspects of it are protected by copyright.
Posted in: Copyright, engage your creativity, LGBTQ, Uncategorized
Revisiting the Copyright Office’s Focus on Women in Copyright
Posted by: Holland Gormley
The following is a guest post by Librarian-in-Residence Marilyn Creswell. Over the years, the U.S. Copyright Office has explored the many ways women have influenced creativity, copyright, and the Office itself. Women authors and the women within our own institution are key participants in the country’s copyright system. As part of our celebration of …
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A Family of Creative Works in Celebration of Black History Month
Posted by: Holland Gormley
The following is a guest post by Annette James, a program coordinator at the U.S. Copyright Office. As I reflect upon the 2021 Black History Month theme, The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, the word family captures a wealth of emotions. It calls up memories of childhood and retrospection on lessons learned. It brings …
Posted in: Copyright, copyright in education, historical, music, Uncategorized
Three New Year’s Resolutions for Songwriters
Posted by: Holland Gormley
Let’s face it. This past year has been tough in many ways. For the music community, this has been especially true. There is one bright spot. On January 1, 2021, big updates were made to the way songwriters can get paid when their music is played online via interactive streaming and download services. Specifically, the …
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