Copyright Royalty Judges Announce 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment to Satellite Carrier Compulsory License Royalty Rates

Summary

The Copyright Royalty Judges have implemented a 2.0% cost of living adjustment to the royalty rates satellite carriers pay for a compulsory license under the Copyright Act, effective from October 2017, based on the change in the Consumer Price Index from October 2016 to October 2017.