eCO Disruption Declaration
eCO Disruption Declaration
Those affected by the disruption between August 12, 2021, and August 29, 2021, may apply for an adjustment. More information here.
Engage Your Creativity
Engage Your Creativity
We pulled together a variety of resources to help you engage YOUR creativity.
What is Copyright?
Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.
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We accept certain types of documents for filing and indexing into our public records.
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View current Copyright Law of the United States and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S.Code.
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- Suzanne Wilson Named General Counsel of U.S. Copyright Office | January 5
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- Copyright Office Announces a Series of Consultations on Technical Measures that Identify or Protect Copyrighted Works | December 22
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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.
