The US Copyright Office announced it would host a public hearing to discuss issues relating to the consideration of a federal resale royalty right.
On March 28, 2013, the US Copyright Office issued a Notice of Public Hearing, which will take place on April 23, 2013. At the request of Congress, the hearing will discuss issues relating to the consideration of a federal resale royalty right in the US, including the following topics:
The changing legal landscape.
Portability of the secondary art market.
The effect on the primary art market and the incentive to create new works.
First sale and the free alienability of property.
Visual artists and sales of works.
The Equity for Visual Artists Act.
The effect on museums.
Constitutional concerns.
Parties interested in attending the hearing should submit a participation request form which can be found on the Copyright Office's website.