Strategic Plan 2002-2006
Part 
Summary
of Major Goals and Objectives
Copyright Law Administration
Goal 1: Carry out the administrative functions of copyright and related laws embodied in title 17 to provide benefit to the public.
Objective 1.1: Registration Provide a timely and effective system to register claims to copyright and other forms of intellectual property in title 17 and provide a public record of registrations.
Objective 1.2: Recordation Provide a timely and effective system to record documents assigning rights relating to copyright and other title 17 protections and prepare a public record of these actions.
Objective 1.3: Mandatory Deposit Provide a timely and effective system for nonregistered deposit of published copyrighted works in the Library of Congress to sustain the high quality of its collections.
Objective 1.4: Statutory Licenses and Obligations and the CARP System Administer title 17 licensing provisions and ensure timely and effective receipt and distribution of royalties.
Policy Assistance, Regulatory Activities, and Litigation
Goal 2: Formulate and provide expert advice to Congress, executive branch agencies, courts, and international entities in furtherance of maintaining a strong and effective national and international copyright system.
Objective 2.1: Expert Advice and Testimony (Congress) Serve the needs of Congress for expert assistance on copyright and related issues.
Objective 2.2: Expert Advice (Executive Branch) Provide policy and technical assistance to the executive branch in international and national copyright matters to encourage effective copyright laws and enforcement nationally and internationally.
Objective 2.3: Rulemaking and Regulations Carry out responsibilities mandated by Congress by conducting rulemaking proceedings, adopting necessary regulations to implement title 17, and informing the public.
Objective 2.4: Litigation Assist the executive branch and the courts with copyright and related litigation.
Public Information and Education
Goal 3: Be an effective voice for the principles of copyright, which benefit the public, by providing information and informing the public debate on copyright issues.
Objective 3.1: Provision of Information Provide copyright information and reference services to the public in a timely and efficient manner.
Objective 3.2: Outreach Provide public outreach through speakers, tours, exhibits, and other means.
Management
Goal 4: Maintain an organization and workforce that perform effectively.
Objective 4.1: Workforce Development Recruit, train, and develop employees for effective performance.
Objective 4.2: Management Controls and Support Maintain effective management controls and support to comply with applicable laws, to safeguard assets, to provide proper funds accounting, and to carry out efficient, effective, and economical copyright programs.
Objective 4.3: Workplace Safety and Functionality Ensure effective maintenance of safety, functionality, and personal security in the workplace.
Statutory Authority, Functions & Initiatives