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  • 2021-03533 — Group Registration of Works on an Album of Music
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10820
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The U.S. Copyright Office has introduced a new group registration option called "Group Registration of Works on an Album of Music" (GRAM) that allows for the registration of musical works, sound recordings, and certain associated works distributed together on an album. This rule adopts, with some updates, previous proposals from a 2019 notice and will be effective starting March 26, 2021. Applicants can register up to twenty musical works and sound recordings from the same album using this option, which includes the implementation of specific online applications and a fee of $65. The rule aims to streamline the registration process and includes details on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and deposit requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Copyright Office has made it easier for musicians to protect their songs by allowing them to register up to twenty songs or recordings from an album all at once. This new rule helps make the process simpler, but there might be some confusing parts that need clearing up.

  • 2021-03906 — Modernizing Recordation of Notices of Termination
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11634
    Reading Time:about 46 minutes

    The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule to improve the process of recording notices of termination to enhance efficiency. This update clarifies timeliness rules for such notices and expands permissible methods for serving them, including reputable courier services and email if the recipient consents. It also broadens the definition of "harmless errors" to cover minor mistakes in compliance, which do not materially impact the notice. Additionally, the Office plans to explore the development of a directory for digital communication and public comments regarding form templates for these notices.

    Simple Explanation

    The Copyright Office is making it easier and faster to keep track of special notices called "notices of termination." They’re letting people use email to send these notices if everyone agrees, and they won't worry about small mistakes that don’t really matter.

  • 2024-28984 — Statutory Cable, Satellite, and DART License Reporting Practices
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100348
    Reading Time:about 82 minutes

    The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule making changes to how cable operators report their royalties, specifically through the Statement of Account form. The changes clarify how different fees, like equipment and broadcast fees, must be reported, remove outdated references, and eliminate certain reporting categories to streamline the process. The rule also requires all payments to be made electronically and introduces measures for closing out statements of account when inquiries are not responded to within a set time frame. These updates aim to improve the clarity and efficiency of royalty reporting for statutory cable, satellite, and digital audio recording licenses.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Copyright Office made new rules that help cable companies figure out how to report fees they collect, like for TV equipment and shows. These rules make the process easier and faster, and now everything must be done online.