US Copyright Office

Copyright Office seeks public comment on proposed adjustments to fee schedule. Comments due by May 4, 2026. More here: copyright.gov/rulemaking/fee…

The Copyright Office recently released a new set of 148 digitized bound historical record volumes. We now have over 16,573 volumes online, and we’ll periodically release more in the future. To see everything that is available, go to loc.gov/collections/co…

Happy #PiDay! Get to know our Office of Public Information and Education (PIE). PIE is responsible for providing authoritative information about copyright, answering questions, and offering educational programming. Contact us today: copyright.gov/help/?loclr=tw…

The Copyright Office recently released a new group registration option known as Group Registration of Two-Dimensional Artwork (GR2D), which allows artists to register up to twenty published two-dimensional artworks with one filing fee. Learn more: copyright.gov/registration/g…

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous sculptures ever registered for copyright. Learn about it, and more, in our online exhibition, Find Yourself in Copyright. copyright.gov/history/copyri…

Have you seen our Careers page lately? We’ve made some updates! Read about what it’s like to work at the U.S. Copyright Office and find our current open positions here: copyright.gov/about/careers/….

Have you seen our Careers page lately? We’ve made some updates! Read about what it’s like to work at the U.S. Copyright Office and find our current open positions here: copyright.gov/about/careers/….

The technical difficulties impacting the U.S. Copyright Office website and phone system have been resolved.

The U.S. Copyright Office website and phone system are experiencing technical difficulties. We are working to solve the problem, and we appreciate your patience.

Three years after the CCB's first final determination the Copyright Office has published a report. More here: copyright.gov/policy/CASE-st….

It's National Slam the Scam Day! Fraud exists in many forms, and the copyright arena is no exception. Read our recent blog post, “Beware of Copyright Scams: How to Spot Fraud and Protect Yourself,” to learn more. blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2026… #SlamTheScam #NCPW2026

The Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) provides copyright registration and recordation data with advanced search capabilities, filters, and improved interfaces. Start your search today. publicrecords.copyright.gov/?loclr=twcop

March 3, 2026 update: this position is currently reviewing applications. Future openings will be listed on our careers page: copyright.gov/about/careers/

The Copyright Office has an open continuous posting for an attorney-advisor position in the Office of General Counsel. Apply by Friday, March 13, 2026. usajobs.gov/job/854093400

Are you a parent or educator looking for age-appropriate copyright materials? Check out our blog post about the new Copyright for Kids resource: blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2025…

The next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) will take place today, Wednesday, February 25, at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. This virtual meeting is open to the public. Learn more: copyright.gov/newsnet/2026/1….

The Copyright Office recently released a new set of 275 digitized bound historical record volumes. We now have over 20,380 volumes online, and we’ll periodically release more in the future. To see everything that is available, go to loc.gov/collections/co…

The U.S. Copyright Office provides a wide range of resources to support creators, educators, and copyright users, but some of our most valuable tools may go unnoticed. Read our blog post, “Five Copyright Office Resources You Probably Didn’t Know Exist.” blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2025…

Discover our Copyright Registration Toolkit during #NatlEshipWeek! It is a comprehensive resource designed to help creators, small business owners, business advisors, and others navigate the copyright system. Learn how the toolkit may be useful to you: copyright.gov/intellectual-p…

The next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. This virtual meeting is open to the public. Learn more: copyright.gov/newsnet/2026/1…