Copyright Royalty Board News, Issue 143

May 2, 2016
Issue 143

COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES PUBLISH FINAL RULE IN WEB IV PROCEEDING (81 FR 26316)

The Copyright Royalty Judges have published in the Federal Register the royalty rates and terms for the digital performance of sound recordings over the Internet by nonexempt, noninteractive transmission services and the making of ephemeral recordings to facilitate those performances for the period from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2020. The rates took effect on January 1, 2016. For details, click here.

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*CALENDAR*

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

May 26: 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).

May 31: Due date for any objections to motion for partial distribution of 2014 satellite royalty funds (81 FR 25719).

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