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Copyright Office is Seeking Comment on Resale Royalty Legislation

Posted by Nicholas O'Donnell on October 24, 2012 at 1:46 PM

The Art Law Report’s very first post was on the revival of efforts to pass federal legislation on resale royalties, yet there was little movement after that. Earlier this year, the California Resale Royalty Act was struck down on constitutional grounds, a case now on appeal.

As a possible sign of movement, the Copyright has published a notice saying that it has been asked by Congress to solicit comment on possible droit de suite legislation. If you have an opinion, here is your chance to be heard until December 5, 2012.

Topics: Resale Royalties, California Resale Royalty Act, Copyright

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