Copyright Royalty Board News, Issue 303

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July 5, 2023

Issue 303

Copyright Royalty Judges Announce Final Regulations Setting Rates and Terms in Public Broadcasting IV Proceeding

The Copyright Royalty Judges announce final regulations that set the rates and terms for use of certain works in connection with noncommercial broadcasting in the Public Broadcasting IV proceeding for the period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027.  For more information, click here.

Copyright Royalty Judges Announce Commencement of Proceeding to Determine an Adjustment to the Administrative Assessment to Fund the Mechanical Licensing Collective

The Copyright Royalty Judges announce the commencement of a proceeding to determine an adjustment to the administrative assessment that digital music providers and any significant nonblanket licensees must pay to fund the operations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective.  The Mechanical Licensing Collective and the Digital Licensee Coordinator must, and other eligible participants may, file a Petition to Participate and the accompanying $150 filing fee by July 17, 2023.  For more information, including the schedule for the proceeding and deadlines for submissions, click here.

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July 17, 2023: Petitions to participate due for the proceeding to determine an adjustment to the administrative assessment that digital music providers and any significant nonblanket licensees must pay to fund the operations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (88 FR 42396).

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