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Form M-269
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Form M-269 Notice of Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License
What Is Form M-269?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Copyright Office on March 1, 2020 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form M-269?
A: Form M-269 is a notice of use of sound recordings under a statutory license.
Q: What is a statutory license?
A: A statutory license allows the use of copyrighted works without obtaining permission from the copyright owner.
Q: Who needs to file Form M-269?
A: Broadcasters and other entities that use sound recordings under a statutory license need to file Form M-269.
Q: What is the purpose of filing Form M-269?
A: The purpose of filing Form M-269 is to notify copyright owners that their sound recordings are being used and to provide information about the usage and royalty payments.
Q: What information is required on Form M-269?
A: Form M-269 requires information about the sound recordings being used, the duration of use, the method of transmission, and the royalty payments being made.
Q: Is there a fee for filing Form M-269?
A: No, there is no fee for filing Form M-269.
Q: Are there any deadlines for filing Form M-269?
A: Yes, Form M-269 must be filed within 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter.
Q: What happens if Form M-269 is not filed?
A: Failure to file Form M-269 may result in liability for copyright infringement and the payment of damages.
Form Details:
- Released on March 1, 2020;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Copyright Office;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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