U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Report on the Copyright Claims Board as Directed by the CASE Act

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a report on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) three years after its first determination, as directed by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020.

Since its doors opened on June 16, 2022, claimants from all over the United States and around the world have filed over 1,700 claims in the CCB. The CCB has achieved considerable success in resolving disputes, facilitating settlements, and aiding members of the public. It has enhanced the value of copyrights and confidence in the U.S. copyright system by providing a forum for those who otherwise could not practically enforce their rights in federal court.

Drawing on the experience of the Copyright Office and the CCB in administering this new and unprecedented tribunal, as well as the public comments submitted in response to the Office’s March 2025 notice of inquiry, the report recommends several modifications to the CASE Act. These modifications relate primarily to shortening and simplifying the process, including compliance review and service of process. The Office will continue to work with the CCB to explore other ways to improve its operations, such as through changes to its regulations, internal policies and procedures, and materials and resources offered to the public.

For more information and to read the full report, please visit the CASE Act Study webpage.