Official account of the U.S. Copyright Office, part of the @LibraryCongress. Promoting creativity & free expression via U.S. copyright law: loc.gov/connect

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Interested in working at the intersection of law, creativity, and public service? Explore careers at the U.S. Copyright Office: copyright.gov/about/careers/…
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If you’re a writer, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you. Learn more about the basics here: copyright.gov/engage/writers…
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Copyright has evolved since the first federal copyright law that protected just books, charts, and maps. Learn more about the evolution of copyright law in our online exhibit, Find Yourself in Copyright: copyright.gov/history/copyri…
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Attention visual and graphic artists! Copyright protects many forms of creative expression, including visual arts like paintings, sculptures, and some jewelry designs. Learn more on our What Visual and Graphic Artists Should Know about Copyright webpage: copyright.gov/engage/visual-…
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Have you engaged with our Copyright for Kids Activity Sheets? These worksheets, designed for children under age twelve, introduce copyright basics through games, puzzles, and more. Download today: copyright.gov/history/Copyri…
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The Copyright Office has published a notice of inquiry initiating the tenth triennial rulemaking proceeding under section 1201 of Title 17. Petitions for renewal of current exemptions and petitions for new exemptions are due August 24, 2026. copyright.gov/1201/2027?locl…
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Stock images can be a helpful resource, but their use depends on licensing terms. Understanding these terms is important for businesses using third-party content. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=F_8hKfVg…
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The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) offers a streamlined alternative to federal court for resolving certain copyright disputes. Check out our recorded webinar to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=q7bIHZXz…
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The eCO online registration system will be offline Saturday, June 6 from 8:00 p.m. eastern time to Sunday, June 7 at 6:00 a.m. eastern time for technical maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Need to research copyright recordation or registration records? The U.S. Copyright Office provides access to searchable public records online. Start your search: publicrecords.copyright.gov/…
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If you’re a photographer, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you. Learn more: copyright.gov/engage/photogr…
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The Copyright Office has completed the first periodic review of the entities serving as the mechanical licensing collective and the digital licensee coordinator under the Music Modernization Act and recommends their continued designations. Learn more: copyright.gov/rulemaking/mma…
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Thinking about registering your work? Registration strengthens your ability to enforce your rights and access important legal benefits. Learn more about the process: copyright.gov/registration
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Logos and other branding materials may involve both copyright and trademark considerations. Understanding how these protections differ can help you make informed decisions for your business. The Copyright Registration Toolkit is here to help! Learn more: copyright.gov/intellectual-p…
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The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is here for both claimants and respondents to help resolve copyright disputes. Check out our recorded webinar to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=q7bIHZXz…
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The Copyright Office recently released a new set of 250 digitized bound historical record volumes. We now have over 21,344 volumes online, and we’ll periodically release more in the future. To see everything that is available, go to loc.gov/collections/copyrigh….
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Our Law Clerk Program is a great way for talented law students to gain hands-on experience! Now accepting applications for fall 2026 until May 30. copyright.gov/about/special-…
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The Copyright Office proposes an amendment to the group registration option for frequently updated news websites. Comments are due on June 29, 2026. copyright.gov/rulemaking/new…
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by the U.S. Copyright Office table during “Fashion at the Library: Small Clothes, Big Stories: Fashion Dolls and the American Story” at the @librarycongress. We enjoyed sharing copyright facts and conversations about the history of fashion dolls.
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