Copyright Office

Copyright Office Type: Government Parent organization: Library of Congress Employees: 450 Executive: Register of Copyrights Budget: $38 million (FY 2023) Address: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20559 Website: https://www.copyright.gov/ Creation Legislation: Copyright Act of 1870 Wikipedia: Copyright Office

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Mission To promote creativity by administering and sustaining an effective national copyright system; to provide legal protection for original works of authorship through registration, recordation, and public education.

Services Copyright Registration; Recordation; Public Information

Regulations 17 U.S.C.

United States Copyright Office (USCO) serves as the official body responsible for the administration of copyright law in the United States, ensuring protection for a wide range of creative works.

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Mission

The U.S. Copyright Office's mission is to advance the progress of knowledge by providing a copyright system that encourages creative activity. It does this by registering copyrights for original works of authorship, recording changes in copyright ownership, and offering educational resources to the public, thereby supporting artistic, literary, and scholarly endeavors.

Parent organization

The U.S. Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress, which supports the nation's libraries and helps preserve cultural heritage.

Legislation

The office was established by the Copyright Act of 1870, which aimed to centralize copyright functions within the Library of Congress.

Partners

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• Various federal agencies dealing with intellectual property
• Educational and library associations

Number of employees

The Copyright Office has approximately 450 employees.

Organization structure

• Office of the Register of Copyrights leads strategic direction and policy.
• Registration Program manages the copyright registration process.
• Recordation Division handles the documentation of copyright transfers.
• Public Information Office provides guidance and educational outreach.
• Copyright Acquisitions Division deals with the deposit of works for the Library of Congress.

List of programs

• Copyright Registration Services
• Recordation of Documents
• Public Education and Outreach
• Small Claims Copyright Board (CCB)

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for the Copyright Office was $38 million in Fiscal Year 2023.

Leader

The head of the organization is known as the Register of Copyrights.

Services provided

The U.S. Copyright Office provides services that include copyright registration, which grants legal documentation of copyright ownership; recordation of documents like transfers or licenses of copyright; public records maintenance for searches; and educational programs to inform creators, users, and the public about copyright law.

Regulations overseen

The Copyright Office administers Copyright Law under Title 17 of the United States Code, overseeing aspects like copyright registration, term lengths, and the requirements for statutory and compulsory licenses. It also manages the process for exemptions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Headquarters address

101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20559

Website

https://www.copyright.gov/

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:United States Copyright Office

External links

• https://www.copyright.gov/
• https://www.loc.gov/
• https://www.copyright.gov/about/