UPDATE: Artist Resale Royalty Rights – Is a US Droit de Suite in our Future?
December 13, 2013
by Hanoch Sheps, J.D.
A highly-anticipated development is finally here. The U.S. Copyright Office released today its updated analytical report on the efficacy of an artist resale royalty in the United States entitled, “Resale royalties: an updated analysis.” [Click here for a link to our previous story on the matter].
This 124-page report, requested by Congress in anticipation of the introduction of a new bill in January, is a key analytical tool to determine what form the proposed legislation will take and how to develop it further. In part, the report looks at other such legislation in Europe and elsewhere, comments from interested parties, etc. [Click here for the full 124-page report].
Expect a complete review of the report in due time, and stay tuned for any further developments.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not meant to provide legal advice. Readers should not construe or rely on any comment or statement in this article as legal advice. For legal advice, readers should seek a consultation with an attorney.
