New System Has Tripled Time For Getting U.S. Copyright

“A serious logjam in the U.S. Copyright Office has created a growing mountain of paper applications, more than the staff can process. … The problem has tripled the processing time for a copyright from six to 18 months, and delays are expected to get worse in coming months. The library’s inspector general has warned that the backlog threatens the integrity of the U.S. copyright system.” The problem stems from a new electronic process.