Copyright Royalty Board News, Issue 229

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October 18, 2019
Issue 229

Librarian of Congress Names Steve Ruwe Copyright Royalty Judge

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced her selection of Steve Ruwe to the position of copyright royalty judge. Ruwe fills the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Jesse Feder as chief judge. Judge Ruwe brings to the Copyright Royalty Board more than 15 years of experience in copyright and intellectual property law, most recently as assistant general counsel in the Copyright Office’s Office of General Counsel. More information about the appointment can be found here.

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October 21, 2019: Petitions to participate and accompanying filing fees, if applicable, due for the proceeding to determine the final distribution of digital audio recording technology royalty fees in the 2014 Sound Recordings Fund. (84 FR 49562)

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