Television stations whose signals were carried as distant signals by at least one cable system in 2012 must file a claim with the Copyright Royalty Board no later than July 31, 2013. Stations that fail to file within this time frame cannot collect any royalties for 2012. Broadcasters can file claims through the Copyright Office's website. Read an NAB Counsel Memo for details. For further assistance, contact NAB's legal counsel: John Stewart at (202) 624-2685 or Bart Stringham at (202) 429-5457.