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Comments to the US Government

LCA Submits Final Comments on Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

On October 27, 2016, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted comments to the US Copyright Office regarding section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Comments to the US Government

LCA Submits Comments on Mandatory Deposit of Electronic Books and Sound Recordings Available Only Online

On August 18, 2016, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted comments to the US Copyright Office regarding the “Mandatory Deposit of Electronic Books and Sound Recordings Available Only Online.”

Amicus Briefs

LCA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Petitioner—Star Athletica, LLC

On July 21, 2016, members of the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) joined an amicus brief in support of the petitioner in the Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc., Varsity Spirit Corporation, and Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc. case being heard in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Section 108 of the Copyright Act

LCA Issues Statement on the Copyright Office’s Notice of Inquiry Concerning Section 108 of the Copyright Act

On June 16, 2016, the Library Copyright Alliance issued a statement reaffirming its opposition to any effort to revise Section 108 of the Copyright Act, which provides exceptions for libraries and archives.

Comments to the US Government

LCA Submits Comments on Section 512 of the Digital millennium Copyright Act

On April 1, 2016, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted comments to the US Copyright Office explaining the importance of safe harbors and proposing amendments to curtail the abuse of notice and takedown processes.

Comments to the US Government

LCA Submits Reply Comments on Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

On April 1, 2016, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted reply comments to the US Copyright Office on technological protection measures (TPMs).

Amicus Briefs

LCA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Defendant—TVEyes, Inc.

On March 23, 2016, members of the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) filed an amicus brief in support of defendants in the Fox News Network, LLC v. TVEyes, Inc. case being heard in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.

Comments to the US Government

LCA Submits Comments on Section 1201 of the Digital millennium Copyright Act

On March 3, 2016, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) submitted comments to the US Copyright Office proposing substantive amendments to section 1201 and procedural changes to the rulemaking process.

Amicus Briefs

LCA Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Defendants—Giganews and Livewire

On March 2, 2016, members of the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) filed an amicus brief in support of defendants in the Perfect 10, Inc. v. Giganews, Inc. and Livewire Services, Inc. case being heard in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

1201 Rulemaking

LCA Pleased Librarian of Congress Expands Film Clip Exemption

On October 27, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) welcomed the Librarian’s decision to broaden the exemption for the use of film clip excerpts, including extending the exemption permitting creation of film clip compilations for educational purposes to K–12 students and extending the exemption for use in media courses to include Blu-ray discs.