1. Copyright Developments
ARSC Copyright & Fair Use Committee
May 2012

2. Goal
Facilitate preservation and access to historical recordings.

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

8. Thank You
Questions?