El derecho de autor en español
El derecho de autor en español
Recursos en español para creadores y usuarios de obras protegidas por el derecho de autor. Involucre su creatividad aquí.
Recordation System Now Online
Recordation System Now Online
The new Recordation System allows users to electronically submit certain types of documents for recordation. For more information visit here.
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB)
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB)
The CCB is available to resolve copyright disputes of up to $30,000 as an efficient, less expensive alternative to federal court.
United States Copyright Office Strategic Plan
2022–2026
United States Copyright Office Strategic Plan
2022–2026
Fostering Creativity and Enriching Culture
What is Copyright?
Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.
Onsite Services
Onsite Services in our offices in Washington, DC, are available by appointment. To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or request searches, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here. For visits to our Copyright Public Records Reading Room only, make an appointment here.
Features
Search Copyright Records
Search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational videos and materials.
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Register Your Works
Register your work or learn more about the registration process with the Copyright Office.
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Recordation
Record transfers of copyright ownership and other documents pertaining to copyright for indexing into our public records.
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Copyright Law
View current Copyright Law of the United States and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S.Code.
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Quick Links
- Copyright Small Claims
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- Coronavirus Updates
Operations updates during the COVID-19 pandemic
- U.S. Copyright Law
Title 17 of the U.S. Code
- Code of Federal Regulations
Title 37, Chapter II
- Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices
Third Edition
- Copyright Modernization
Modernization efforts across the entire Office
- Music Modernization Act
Background and implementation steps
- Engage Your Creativity
Resources for creators
- Events
Upcoming Copyright Office public events
News
- Copyright Office and USPTO Announce NFT Study and Roundtables | November 22
- Copyright Office Extends Comment Period for Its Rulemaking on Termination Rights and the Music Modernization Act | November 21
- Copyright Office Host Dancing with Copyright: A Conversation with Janet Eilber and Jamar Roberts | November 17
- Copyright Office Welcomes New Ringer Fellow | November 14
- Copyright Office Invites Public to Monthly Recordation System Webinar | November 14
- News archive
The Music Modernization Act
This featured video highlights The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (Music Modernization Act) the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace.
