CRB News, Issue 86

Copyright Royalty Board
CRB News

August 3, 2012

Issue 86

COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES SOLICIT COMMENTS ON MOTION FOR PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 2010 SATELLITE ROYALTY FUNDS (77 FR 46526)

The Copyright Royalty Judges are soliciting comments on a motion by Phase I claimants for a partial (50 percent) distribution of the 2010 satellite royalty funds under section 801(b)(3)(C) of the Copyright Act. Phase I claimants are the Program Suppliers and the Broadcaster, Devotional, Joint Sports, and Music Claimants. The judges also seek comments on any controversies among Phase I or Phase II claimants related to the funds that would remain if partial distribution is granted. Phase II claimants are those who receive royalties within each Phase I category. Comments are due no later than September 4, 2012. For details, go to www.loc.gov/crb/fedreg/2012/77fr46526.pdf or www.loc.gov/crb  .

COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES SOLICIT COMMENTS ON MOTION FOR PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 2010 CABLE ROYALTY FUNDS (77 FR 46527)

The Copyright Royalty Judges are soliciting comments on a motion by Phase I claimants for a partial (50 percent) distribution of the 2010 cable royalty funds under section 801(b)(3)(C) of the Copyright Act. Phase I claimants are the Program Suppliers; National Public Radio; and the Canadian, Commercial Television, Devotional, Joint Sports, Music, and Public Television Claimants. The judges also seek comments on any controversies among Phase I or Phase II claimants related to the funds that would remain if partial distribution is granted. Phase II claimants are those who receive royalties within each Phase I category. Comments are due no later than September 4, 2012. For details, go to www.loc.gov/crb/fedreg/2012/77fr46527.pdf or www.loc.gov/crb. 

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*CALENDAR*

August 20: Due date for petitions to participate in distribution proceeding for 2005–08 royalties remaining in DART musical works fund (77 FR 42764).

September 4: Due date for comments on motions for partial distribution of 2010 satellite and cable royalty funds (77 FR 46526 and 77 FR 46527).

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