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WELCOME TO THE U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE


WELCOME TO THE U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE


COPYRIGHT AND ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT


COPYRIGHT AND ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT

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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.


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

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WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?

Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.

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   Recommends Federal Digital Replica Law | July 31
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   Option for Updates to News Websites; Available Now | July 22
 * Malcolm Hawkins Appointed Deputy Director of Operations | July 15
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   Copyright Public Records Search | July 9
   
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