What is Copyright?
Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.
Search Copyright Records
Search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational videos and materials.
Register Your Works
Register your work or learn more about the registration process with the Copyright Office.
Recordation
Record transfers of copyright ownership and other documents pertaining to copyright for indexing into our public records.
Copyright Law
View current Copyright Law of the United States and related laws contained in Title 17 of the U.S.Code.
Who We Are
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we can help.
Fees
View current fees for registration, recordation, and other services.
Quick Links
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Learn about copyright and artificial intelligence
Copyright Small Claims
Learn about the Copyright Claims Board
Economic Research
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
Engage Your Creativity
Events
News
Copyright Office Adjusts Compliance Date in Its Earlier Final Rule Relating to Cable, Satellite, and DART License Reporting Practices | August 6
U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Writers | July 7
U.S. Copyright Office Replaces Online Public Catalog with Copyright Public Records System | June 24
U.S. Copyright Office Releases New Copyright Registration Toolkit | April 22
U.S. Copyright Office Invites Public to Webinar on Effectively Using the Copyright Public Records System | April 9
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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.