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Proposed copyright tariff affecting your activity: file the objection and notice of grounds

Find the exact proposal and deadline, establish the objector’s interest, state every ground and manage publication of the record.

Priority

The objection period is short and filed documents may be published. Keep confidential material out of the public form and use the protected procedure.

Confirm the scope

Identify the proposed tariff, collective society, years, publication and exact objection deadline.

Prepare the information

Describe the affected activity and distinguish disputed scope, base, rates, terms, repertoire and evidence.

Complete the process

Draft a compliant notice of grounds, prepare publishable records and file through the Board’s form.

Keep follow-up records

Keep the acknowledgement, monitor orders and scheduling and promptly report any representative change.

File an objection to a proposed tariff — Copyright Board

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Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.

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