WASHINGTON—The Re:Create Coalition released the following statement today in response to Karyn Temple’s departure as Register of Copyrights:

“We thank Karyn Temple for her service at the Copyright Office. Her efforts on behalf of digitization and improved information technology will serve as an important foundation for the Copyright Office’s continued transition into the 21st century. We also thank Karyn for her openness to work with the full spectrum of copyright stakeholders, including public interest advocates, and we hope that she will bring that same spirit of open-mindedness to the Motion Picture Association.

“It is our hope that the next Register will continue her work to modernize the Office and keep the door open for all copyright voices,” said Josh Lamel, Executive Director of the Re:Create Coalition.