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Joined February 2011
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The Copyright Office has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in the tenth triennial section 1201 proceeding. First round comments are due December 7, 2026. More here: copyright.gov/newsnet/2026/1…
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The Copyright Office is accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program from now through December 31, 2026. Learn more and apply: copyright.gov/about/special-….
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The Copyright Office is accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program from now through December 31, 2026. Learn more and apply: copyright.gov/about/special-….
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Interested in a career at the U.S. Copyright Office? Subscribe to our Careers at the Copyright Office email subscription. Receive updates on job opportunities, career resources, recruitment events, and insights into working at the Office: copyright.gov/subscribe/?loc…
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Not only does baseball have a theme song, it also has a copyright story! Read our blog post "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and explore the copyright history behind one of baseball's most familiar songs and other music inspired by America's pastime: blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2026…
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On this day in history, the Copyright Act of 1976 was signed into law. Look back at our event celebrating fifty years of the Copyright Act to learn more about the Office’s role in developing, administering, and updating the Act. blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2026… #OTD #OTDIH
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Did you know that a song is made up of two separate works for copyright purposes? One, the musical work, covers the music and lyrics; the other, the sound recording, covers a particular recorded performance. Learn more about what musicians should know: copyright.gov/engage/musicia…
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The Copyright Office will be closed in observance of Columbus Day, but our online services are still available. We will reopen tomorrow, October 13, with regular business hours.
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From fashion sketches and fabric patterns to jewelry and garment embellishments, fashion and copyright intersect in many ways. Learn what copyright may and may not protect: blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2026…
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The Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry on music streaming fraud and requests public comments. Initial comments are due by November 23, 2026, and reply comments are due by December 21, 2026. Read more: copyright.gov/policy/music-s…
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Movies, television programs, videos, animation, and video games may qualify as motion pictures or audiovisual works for copyright protection. Explore registration information and resources: copyright.gov/registration/m…
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Who owns the copyright to a work created for a job or comissioned project? The answer may depend on whether it qualifies as a work made for hire. Explore the requirements: copyright.gov/circs/circ30.p…
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Who owns the copyright to a work created for a job or comissioned project? The answer may depend on whether it qualifies as a work made for hire. Explore the requirements: copyright.gov/circs/circ30.p…
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The eCO online registration system will be offline for technical maintenance on Saturday, October 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time and again the same day from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. eastern time on Sunday, October 4. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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A copyright registration application includes three parts: a completed application, a filing fee, and a copy of the work known as the deposit. Start at the Registration Portal: copyright.gov/registration/?…
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Did you know that the Copyright Office has a visual guide to the copyright registration process? Our Copyright Registration Toolkit covers copyright basics, preparing to register, the application process, and what comes next: Learn more. copyright.gov/intellectual-p…
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The eCO online registration system will be offline Saturday, September 26 from 7:00 a.m. eastern time to 11:00 a.m. eastern time for technical maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Copyright records offer a unique window into American culture, documenting everything from books and music to photographs, films, software, and visual art. Explore how creativity has evolved over time in Find Yourself in Copyright. copyright.gov/history/copyri…
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Today on Constitution Day, explore how the Constitution laid the foundation for U.S. copyright law and how the nation's copyright system began with the first federal copyright law in 1790: copyright.gov/history/copyri…
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Starting a business? Copyright may play an important role in protecting your original content, branding materials, and creative works. Explore our What Small Business Owners Should Know About Copyright resource to learn more: copyright.gov/engage/small-b…
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