U.S. Copyright Office
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 …
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Copyright Office
I've Submitted My Application, Fee, and Copy of My Work to the Copyright Office. Now What? How Long Does Copyright Protection Last? Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone Else Use Mine? …
What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Office website, copyright.gov, is the definitive source of copyright information. If you need additional assistance, the Public Information Office is available to help.
Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and …
Copyright Law of the United States | U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Office is responsible for registering intellectual property claims under all three. The United States copyright law is contained in chapters 1 through 8 and 10 through 12 of Title 17 of the United …
Engage Your Creativity | U.S. Copyright Office
Learn about what copyright does—and does not—cover in our Circulars. These guides provide detailed, up-to-date information to explain copyright to the public.
Register Your Work: Registration Portal | U.S. Copyright Office
This is your starting point for all things related to the registration of copyrights. Choose a category below to find out more about the different works typically registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Overview of the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office
The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.
Search Copyright Records: Copyright Public Records Portal
This is your starting point for finding copyright records held by the Copyright Office. Here, you can search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational …
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act | U.S. Copyright Office
In 1998, Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which amended U.S. copyright law to address important parts of the relationship between copyright and the internet.