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U.S. Copyright Office Announces Copyright Essentials: Copyright 101 Webinar
Issue No. 1089 - June 23, 2026
The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming online webinar, “Copyright Essentials: Copyright 101,” on Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. This event is the latest edition in our educational series designed to teach copyright basics and key concepts to creators within various disciplines.
In this session, join us as the Copyright Office discusses the foundations of copyright law, the process of copyright registration, and Copyright Office programs supporting research, enforcement, and understanding copyright concepts like fair use. We will answer commonly asked questions; review educational resources and registration options, such as the Office’s Copyright Registration Toolkit; and share how the Copyright Office’s Public Information Office can assist along the way.
Speakers:
- Samantha Levin, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education
- Taylor Schumacher, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education
The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, through initiatives including education and outreach. Subscribe to stay updated about future webinars in this series.
Watch the complete set of recordings on our Copyright Essentials event page.
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