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.