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Welcome to the U.S. Copyright Office Welcome to the U.S. Copyright Office Group Registration of Two-Dimensional Artwork (GR2D) Group Registration of Two-Dimensional Artwork (GR2D) Registration option now available Search the Copyright Public Records System Search the Copyright Public Records System The Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) provides copyright registration and recordation data with advanced search capabilities, filters, and improved interfaces. Start your search here Intellectual Property Toolkits Intellectual Property Toolkits Our new toolkit can help you navigate the copyright registration system. 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 Previous Next What is Copyright? Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page. Learn More Onsite Service Onsite Services in our Washington, DC, offices are available by appointment. To submit claims or discuss copyright-related matters, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here. Copyright Office Reading Room services are available in the James Madison Memorial Building, room LM-463. × Features Search Copyright Records Search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational videos and materials. Learn More Register Your Works Register your work or learn more about the registration process with the Copyright Office. Learn More Recordation Record transfers of copyright ownership and other documents pertaining to copyright for indexing into our public records. Learn More Copyright Law View current Copyright Law of the United States and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S.Code. Learn More Who We Are Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we can help. Learn More Fees View current fees for registration, recordation, and other services. Learn More Quick Links Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Learn about copyright and artificial intelligence Copyright Small Claims Learn about the Copyright Claims Board Economic Research Learn about economic research on copyright U.S. Copyright Law Title 17 of the U.S. Code Code of Federal Regulations Title 37, Chapter II Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices Third Edition Continuous Development of IT Systems Enhancing systems across the entire Office Music Modernization Act Background and implementation steps Engage Your Creativity Resources for creators Events Upcoming Copyright Office public events News New Group Registration Option for Two-Dimensional Artwork Now Available | February 17 U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Report on the Copyright Claims Board as Directed by the CASE Act | February 13 Library Announces Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting February 25 | February 3 Copyright Office Releases Updated Version of Copyright Registration and Recordations Bulk Dataset | January 22 U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers | January 8 News archive Intellectual Property Toolkits Intellectual property (IP) protects creations of the mind, and copyright is one type of IP. The Copyright Registration Toolkit is a visual breakdown of copyright, including essential information about copyright law, how to prepare for copyright registration, what to expect during the process, and post-registration considerations. Download the U.S. Copyright Office’s toolkit along with toolkits on trademarks, patents, and trade secrets developed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Learn more