Karyn Temple US Copyright Office reports that the backlog of pending applications is shrinking but the processing time is not down yet. Web apps = 7-13 months; paper/mail = 9-16 months #CSUSA18

Troy Dow represents during the final round of copyright trivia at #CSUSA18

The Great Copyright Debate at #CSUSA18 on site blocking and de-indexing. @SandraAistairs reporting her clinics' data on a small takedown study - a shockingly low 16% of sites took down works after request sent.

Joe Gratz Joe Gratz argues site blocking emboldens censorship in non-democratic regimes and would bring down legit sites. We should stop the flow of money to rogue sites instead. Aistairs points out this is what SOPA/PIPA proposed and the internet community opposed. #CSUSA18

Barry Sookman Barry Sookman explains Eqqustek case - search engines in the best position to stop traffic to illegal sites. Site blocking/de-indexing in place in over 40 countries and they are sensitive to free speech issues and are careful to avoid overblocking. #CSUSA18

Relevant to the debate going on now at the CSUSA Annual Meeting in Toronto. #CSUSA18 x.com/devlinhartline…

Pascale Chapdelaine argues site blocking is ineffective - blocking can be circumvented, grants injunctions without due process, violates net neutrality and is unpopular. Barry Sookman says this doesn't square with the experience in the countries that site block. #CSUSA18

Great piece by Nigel Cory Information Technology and Innovation Foundation on site blocking. itif.org/publications/2…

Prof. Michael Smith of CMU -- studies show that antipiracy statutes are effective though it seems to be the education around the statute that actually shapes behavior. #CPIP2018

Prof. Smith Michael D. Smith explaining an exciting new study showing the effectiveness of the notice sending program in the UK; it even filters for other antipiracy effects like site blocking taking place at the same time. Wow! #CPIP2018

Copyright Office increasing staff, reducing registration backlog, improving systems. Looking to fix old paper system by FY20. #csusaphilly

CO launching new fee study, publishing new office procedures compendium, putting review bd. decisions on website. #csusaphilly

CO finishing studies on software enabled devices; Sec. 1201; Sec. 512; moral rights; Sec. 108. #csusaphilly

H. Freeman - courts might consider timbre, tempo, pitch, etc. but you need copying of melody, rhythm or harmony to infringe. #csusaphilly

Songwriter can deposit sheet music or recording; does sheet music limit the copyright b/c it doesn't capture all the elements? #csusaphilly

Blurred Lines - Finell says there's a constellation of similarities but no notes in common; many folks disagree with holding. #csusaphilly

Sandra Aistars - how to reform copyright office: Create a new US agency for Culture with oversight for all arts. #cpip2017

Sandra Aistairs argues her proposal for a new ministry of culture is closer to what other countries do. #cpip2017

Kappos: IP laws are constitutionally mandated and should be superior to antitrust laws. This is often backwards in decisions. #cpip2017

Panel cites recent changes in IP reporting: more mainstream coverage with less depth, faster pace, tech co's not heros anymore #cpip2017