3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

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1: Copyright Office Launches New Copyright Claims Board Website

First off today, a release by the U.S. Copyright Office announces that the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has launched its new website, ccb.gov.

The CCB became a reality in December 2020 when the U.S. government passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act). The CCB aims to be a low-cost and efficient way to resolve smaller copyright disputes without the expense and time of a full federal lawsuit.

The launch of the CCB website is the first latest step in starting the new board. The website features information about the CCB, updates on the process, and users can register a CCB Designated Service Agent to receive notices and communication from the CCB.

2: Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Copyright Law, Prohibits Online Duplication, Rebroadcasting without Consent

Next up today, Vanguard reports that the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill that would reform the nation’s copyright law and add new penalties for those that broadcast any digital or online works.

The new bill, entitled “A Bill For An Act To Repeal The Copyright Act CAP LFN 2004 And To Re-enact The Copyright Act 2021,” would make it illegal to broadcast or duplicate any online audiovisual work without a license. This includes works originally uploaded to social media.

The new bill proposes a N100,000 ($240) fine or 1 year jail term for individuals or a N2 Million ($4,800) fine for corporations. The bill’s authors also say that the goal of the legislation is to harmonize Nigeria’s copyright law with that of other countries, both helping local creators and bring Nigeria into compliance with various international treaties.

3: Motion Picture Association Fights Piracy with Cloud Security

Finally today, Security Magazine reports that the Motion Picture Association (MPA) has launched a new initiative aimed at decreasing piracy through better cloud security.

The new initiative is through the Trusted Partner Network (TPN). The program, which was founded in 2018, will provide guides for best practices for cloud providers. The aim is to push to a centralized content security solution, though details on that solution are sparse.

TPN will begin a pilot program next month to evaluate the new approach. It is unclear who will be part of this pilot other than “leading creative service providers.”

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