Comments Sought on Copyright Office Head's Role

The librarian of Congress is seeking comments on the role of the next register of copyrights to head the Copyright Office, said Wilkinson Barker broadcast attorney David Oxenford in a blog post Tuesday. The Copyright Office's administration of copyright laws has a “transformative” effect on broadcasters, and copyright is expected to be a big issue during the next Congress, Oxenford said. Broadcasters who want to influence how that position is handled should weigh in, Oxenford said. Comments are due Jan. 31.