Copyright and Artifical Intelligence Report
Copyright and Artifical Intelligence Report
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Creativity in Focus: Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers
Creativity in Focus: Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers
Copyright Office Webinar
February 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. eastern time
The Geography of Copyright Registrations
The Geography of Copyright Registrations
A new report from the Office of the Chief Economist is now available.
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.
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 Service
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. Copyright Office Reading Room services are available in the James Madison Memorial Building, room LM-463.
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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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News
- Copyright Office Issues Notice of Inquiry on Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations | February 10
- Copyright Office Releases Part 2 of Artificial Intelligence Report | January 29, 2025
- U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers | January 27, 2025
- Copyright Office Publishes Final Rule Relating to Cable, Satellite, and DART License Reporting Practices and Opens Rulemaking on Proposal to Require Pay.gov Use for Statutory Royalty Payments | December 12
- Final Rule Published in Ninth Triennial Section 1201 Proceeding | October 25
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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.
