Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Visit our new page for more information about the Office’s initiative.
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 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.
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
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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Quick Links
- Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Learn about copyright and artificial intelligence
- Copyright Small Claims
Learn about the Copyright Claims Board
- 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
- Engage Your Creativity
Resources for creators
- Events
Upcoming Copyright Office public events
News
- U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Agreement-Based Counterclaims Before the Copyright Claims Board | May 3
- Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence Initiative | March 16
- Iyauta Green Appointed Deputy Director of Operations | March 15
- U.S. Copyright Office Joins Message on International Women’s Day 2023 | March 8
- Emily Chapuis Appointed Deputy General Counsel | March 6
- 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.
