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The Copyright Office today announced it has completed the digitization of over 25,000 copyright historical record books. Learn more: copyright.gov/newsnet/2026/1…
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The Copyright Office is extending the deadline to submit comments in response to its October 7, 2026, notice of inquiry on music streaming fraud.
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Replying to @CopyrightOffice
Initial comments are due by 5:00 p.m. eastern time on December 18, 2026, and reply comments are due by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on January 29, 2027.

More here: copyright.gov/newsnet/2026/1…
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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 28
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 28
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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Oct 28
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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Oct 27
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 23
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…
Two sheets (a sheet of music and the cover) are staggered one behind the other. The cover reads, "The Sensational Base Ball Song: Take Me Out to the Ball-Game words by Jack Norworth, music by albert Von Tilzer." Background is close-up of the ground of a baseball field with a baseball.
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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 19
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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Oct 13
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 12
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 7
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 7
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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Oct 6
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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Oct 3
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 3
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…
Image of Circular 30 "Works Made for Hire" is on the right and on the left in the background is a laptop, a pair of glasses, notebooks, and swatches.
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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Oct 3
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Sep 28
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Sep 27
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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US Copyright Office@CopyrightOffice
Sep 25
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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