This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Copyright Office on June 1, 2022 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form M-269?A: Form M-269 is a Notice of Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License.
Q: What is the purpose of Form M-269?A: The purpose of Form M-269 is to provide notice to the copyright owner of sound recordings that the user intends to use their recordings under the statutory license.
Q: Who needs to file Form M-269?A: Any person or entity that intends to use sound recordings under the statutory license must file Form M-269.
Q: What is the statutory license for sound recordings?A: The statutory license allows for the noninteractive digital transmission of sound recordings, such as internet radio or streaming services.
Q: What information is required on Form M-269?A: Form M-269 requires information about the copyright owner, the sound recordings being used, the nature of the use, and the intended start date of the use.
Q: When should Form M-269 be filed?A: Form M-269 should be filed at least two weeks before the intended start date of the use of the sound recordings, or as soon as practicable.
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