The Copyright Claims Board (CCB)
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB)
United States Copyright Office Strategic Plan
2022–2026
United States Copyright Office Strategic Plan
2022–2026
Fostering Creativity and Enriching Culture
Women in the Copyright System
Women in the Copyright System
An Analysis of Women Authors in Copyright Registrations from 1978-2020. Read the report here.
Recordation System
Recordation System
The modernization webinar takes place on June 27 at 1pm eastern time.
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Copyright Historical Public Record Books Collection
Copyright Historical Public Record Books Collection
The first set of record books are now online
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.
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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
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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Modernization efforts across the entire Office
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Background and implementation steps
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News
- Copyright Office’s Licensing Section Moves to Single Payment Method for Royalty and Filing Fees | June 30
- U.S. Copyright Office Publishes Report on Copyright Protections for Press Publishers | June 30
- Copyright Office Announces Claims Board is Open for Filing | June 16
- Copyright Office Releases Report on Women in the Copyright System | June 9
- Copyright Office Announces Study to Evaluate the Current Electronic Deposit and Best Edition Rules | June 3
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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.
