Copyright Office Announces Electronic Registration Testing
The Copyright Office issued an announcement that it is conducting beta testing of its web-based registration system, which will be part of the new "electronic Copyright Office" (eCO). According to the announcement, participants in eCO beta testing will file basic registration claims at a reduced fee established for electronic filings (i.e., $35, which is $10 less expensive than the current paper filing fee). Individuals prepared to register at least one basic claim that would like to be considered for participation in eCO beta testing can complete and submit a short request form available here. Reportedly, groups of beta testers will be selected from requests received periodically throughout the duration of the beta testing. The announcement does not state how long beta testing will last.
Comments:
- The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office already provides for electronic filing of patent and trademark applications, as well as electronic filing of assignment documents
