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WELCOME TO THE U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE


WELCOME TO THE U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE


THE RESILIENCE OF CREATIVITY


THE RESILIENCE OF CREATIVITY

An Examination of the COVID-19 Impact on Copyright-Reliant Industries and Their
Subsequent Recovery. A special report by the U.S. Copyright Office.


ECONOMIC RESEARCH ON COPYRIGHT


ECONOMIC RESEARCH ON COPYRIGHT

Learn more about the advances in economic research on copyright.


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

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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

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WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?

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   Accommodations | June 27
 * Copyright Office Releases Report on the COVID-19 Impact on Copyright Related
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 * Library of Congress Reauthorizes Copyright Public Modernization Committee,
   Now Accepting Applications | May 10
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