Copyright Royalty Board News, Issue 330

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January 6, 2026
Issue 330

Copyright Royalty Judges Announce Commencement of Proceeding to Determine Reasonable Rates and Terms for Making and Distributing Phonorecords for the Period Beginning January 1, 2028, and Ending December 31, 2032

The Copyright Royalty Judges announce the commencement of a proceeding to determine reasonable rates and terms for making and distributing phonorecords for the period beginning January 1, 2028, and ending December 31, 2032. Parties wishing to participate in the rate determination proceeding must file their Petition to Participate and the accompanying $150 filing fee no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 30, 2026. For more information, click here.

 

Copyright Royalty Judges Announce Commencement of Proceeding to Determine Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Use of Certain Copyrighted Works by Public Broadcasting Entities for the Period Beginning January 1, 2028, and Ending December 31, 2032

The Copyright Royalty Judges announce the commencement of a proceeding to determine reasonable rates and terms for the use of certain copyrighted works by public broadcasting entities for the period beginning January 1, 2028, and ending December 31, 2032. Parties wishing to participate in the rate determination proceeding must file their Petition to Participate and the accompanying $150 filing fee no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 30, 2026. For more information, click here.

 

Copyright Royalty Judges Announce Commencement of Proceeding to Determine Reasonable Rates and Terms for Transmission of Sound Recordings by Satellite Radio and Preexisting Subscription Services (SDARS IV)

The Copyright Royalty Judges announce the commencement of a proceeding to determine reasonable of rates and terms for the digital transmission of sound recordings and the reproduction of ephemeral recordings by preexisting subscription services and preexisting satellite digital audio radio services for the period beginning January 1, 2028 and ending on December 31, 2032. Parties wishing to participate in the rate determination proceeding must file their Petition to Participate and the accompanying $150 filing fee no later than 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 30, 2026. For more information, click here.

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