Copyright Developments ARSC Copyright & Fair Use Committee May 2012

Goal Facilitate preservation and access to historical recordings.

Events So Far Spring 2008: ARSC goes to Washington 2008/09: Endorsed by 8 associations, form coalition (HRCAP) March 2009: Obtain law requiring Copyright Office to conduct a study Early 2011: Submit 2 rounds of comments June 2011: Testify at hearings in D.C. Dec 2011: USCO releases report www.copyright.gov/docs/sound

Recommendations to Congress Labels can retain ownership of pre-72s until 2067, but only if they keep in print, at reasonable price Retain pre-23s for 25 years, same conditions “Termination” would not apply to pre-72s Ownership: whoever owned at time of enactment Must register claimed recordings Orphans become public domain Out-of-Print becomes public domain

Bottom Line “Use It or Lose It” An Orphan Works bill for recordings Reminder to Congress to get moving on Section 108 reform too.

Next Steps ARSC has put a long-ignored issue on table A2IM not opposed Next step is getting Congress to act Need allies Need time Success may take many forms Your support has made a difference

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