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The U.S. Copyright Office has released an update to its Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices, Third Edition. This updated version includes a variety of changes and revisions. It reflects new actions taken since 2017, updates procedures in line with recent court decisions, and revises language to clarify the registration and application processes for copyright. Additionally, it includes changes to group registration for various works, revises procedures for example, group photographs, unpublished works, and introduces new topics like artificial intelligence in copyright.

The U.S. Copyright Office has introduced an interim rule aimed at safeguarding confidential information managed by the mechanical licensing collective and the digital licensee coordinator under the Music Modernization Act. This rule establishes procedures to secure private and sensitive data and regulates who has access to this information, emphasizing that disclosure should be limited to authorized personnel for specific tasks. The rule was created after receiving public comments, and it aims to balance transparency with protecting confidential business and personal data. It includes provisions for handling how this information can be shared and used, ensuring compliance with statutory licensing requirements.

The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a clarification regarding the compliance date for certain reporting obligations related to royalty reporting practices of cable operators. Initially, the compliance was supposed to start with the filing deadline of March 1, 2025, but it has been pushed to August 29, 2025. This decision is due to the fact that the new Statement of Account (SOA) form and instructions are not ready yet. This change impacts reports covering the period from January 1 to June 30, 2025.

The U.S. Copyright Office has amended its regulations to allow the registration of copyright claims in secure tests via secure videoconference due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This interim rule enables remote examinations for secure tests to take place until the national emergency ends, addressing a backlog of over 1,500 pending claims. While in-person examinations are on hold, applicants must still submit necessary documents electronically, and remote videoconferencing will be utilized to review these applications. The situation will be monitored to determine future procedures once regular operations resume.

The U.S. Copyright Office is seeking public input for a study on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) as mandated by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020. This notice of inquiry invites comments on various aspects of the CCB's operation, such as its effectiveness in resolving copyright disputes, barriers for users, possible rule adjustments, and opportunities for improvement, including the incorporation of alternative dispute resolution options. The feedback collected will help refine policies and procedures, ensuring the CCB is accessible and effective for addressing copyright claims up to $30,000. Comments are due by May 9, 2025, and reply comments by June 23, 2025.

The U.S. Copyright Office is conducting a study to assess how the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 affects the satellite TV market, particularly regarding changes to the section 119 license for certain distant broadcasts. This study arises from concern that changes might discourage local news transmission, and public comments are being sought to help in preparing a report for Congress. The Act requires satellite carriers to provide local broadcast services in all designated market areas to use the section 119 license, while also making some uses of the license permanent, specifically for recreational vehicles and short markets. This inquiry is part of the Office's effort to understand if the Act effectively encourages satellite providers to supply local content to their subscribers.