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Archive: 2022 (34 Posts)

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Should I Opt Out from CCB Proceedings?

Posted by: Holland Gormley

  If you’ve received a claim that was filed against you in the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), you probably have a lot of questions, starting with “What is this, and what do I do now?” In short, the CCB is a voluntary forum to resolve copyright disputes involving claims up to $30,000 and is a …

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The Copyright Claims Board Is Here: Find Out If It’s Right for You!

Posted by: Nora Scheland

The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is now open for business and accepting claims. Learn more about whether the CCB is for you, what to do if you want to initiate a claim or if a claim has been filed against you, and where to get more information.

40 Million U.S. Copyright Registrations

Celebrating the United States’ 40 Millionth Copyright Registration

Posted by: George Thuronyi

By Jaylen Johnson, attorney-advisor, and George Thuronyi, deputy director, of the Office of Public Information and Education Today, on our 152nd birthday, the U.S. Copyright Office celebrates a historic milestone: the 40 millionth copyright registration made in the United States! As we acknowledge this monumental achievement, we reflect on the importance of copyright registration and …

Pride in Literature: Inspiring Authors for Everyone

Posted by: Holland Gormley

Co-authored by Meg Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, and Holland Gormley, Public Affairs Specialist The following blog is a part of the Copyright Office’s Copyright for All initiative, which aims to make the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, including individuals and small entities as …