§1510 Implementation by Copyright Office

Summary

The Register of Copyrights must make rules to run this chapter and must include the fees listed in subsections (e) and (x) of section 1506. Creating those fees does not stop the Register from setting other fees under section 708. All fees the Copyright Office collects under this chapter must be deposited into the Office’s appropriation for necessary expenses under section 708(d). The rules must help the Copyright Claims Board run efficiently, finish cases on time, and stop people from using the Board to harass others. At least 3 years after the Copyright Claims Board issues its first decision, the Register may start a rulemaking to change limits on money awards or attorney fees and costs. Any change only takes effect after a 120-day period after the Register sends the rule to Congress, unless Congress passes a law in that 120-day period saying it disapproves. The Register may hire outside vendors to set up online and teleconference systems needed to run the Board. All filing fees, including the fee to start a proceeding under section 1506(e), must be set by the Register’s rules. Total filing fees must be at least $100, cannot be more than the cost of filing in a U.S. district court, and must be set to support the Board’s goals.