United States Copyright Office Strategic Plan
2022–2026
United States Copyright Office Strategic Plan
2022–2026
Fostering Creativity and Enriching Culture
Copyright and IP for Young Professionals
Copyright and IP for Young Professionals
The Copyright Office presents a World IP Day event online on Tuesday, April 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET. Register here.
Copyright Public Record System update
Copyright Public Record System update
The modernization webinar takes place on April 19 at 1:00p.m. eastern time.
Copyright Historical Public Record Books Collection
Copyright Historical Public Record Books Collection
The first set of record books are now online
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.
Onsite Services
Onsite Services in our offices in Washington, DC, are available by appointment and on a limited walk-in basis. 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
We accept certain types of documents for filing and 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
- 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
- Copyright Small Claims
Learn about the Copyright Claims Board
- Events
Upcoming Copyright Office public events
News
- Copyright Office Issues Final Rule Clarification for Small Claims Expedited Registration Procedures and Final Rule Correction for Initiation of Proceedings and Related Procedures | April 22
- Copyright Office Hosts Event Celebrating 2022 World IP Day | April 14
- Brent Lutes Named First Chief Economist of the U.S. Copyright Office | April 12
- Copyright Office Issues Final Rule for Participation of Law Student Representatives and Business Entity Representatives before the CCB | April 8
- Copyright Office Launches New Copyright Claims Board Website | April 7
- 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.
