Copyright Royalty Board News, Issue 141

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April 27, 2016
Issue 141

COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES ANNOUNCE PROPOSED CABLE ROYALTY RATES FOR 2015-19 AND SEEK COMMENTS (81 FR 24523)

Today, the Copyright Royalty Judges announce a proposed rule establishing cable royalty rates for the years 2015–19. In addition, they are soliciting comments on a motion by settling participants to accept the rates as reflected in the proposed rule as a partial settlement of the proceeding. Specifically, the judges seek to ascertain whether any interested claimant has a reasonable objection to the proposed rule. The judges must receive written submissions detailing the existence and extent of any objections no later than May 17, 2016. The proposed rule is available here.

COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES COMMENCE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS IN CABLE ROYALTY RATES CASE AND REQUEST PETITIONS AND NOTICES OF INTENT TO PARTICPATE (81 FR 24655)

The judges also announce continuing proceedings in the cable rates proceeding to adjust 2015-19 royalty rates for retransmission of certain sports telecasts and seek petitions to participate from interested parties. Current participants interested in the further proceedings are invited to file Notices of Intent to Participate. The judges will accept petitions and notices of intent no later than May 26, 2016. For more information, click here.

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May 17, 2016: Due date for any objections to proposed rule regarding cable royalty rates for 2015–19 (81 FR 24523).

May 26, 2016: Due date for petitions to participate and notices of intent to participate regarding further proceedings to adjust cable rates for certain sports telecasts for 2015–19 (81 FR 24655).

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