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Una imagen de una computadora portátil abierta frente a un tablero de corcho muestra la página web del Derecho de autor en español de la Oficina. Está rodeado de notas adhesivas con términos en español, como registro del derecho de autor y la protección del derecho de autor.

El programa de español de la Oficina del Derecho de Autor amplía acceso a información sobre el derecho de autor

Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen

Una iniciativa clave bajo el objetivo estratégico del Derecho de Autor para Todos es la expansión del programa en español de la Oficina. Para ampliar el acceso al sistema del derecho de autor, la Oficina ha creado una variedad de materiales accesibles para la comunidad hispanohablante. Obtenga más información en esta publicación bilingüe.

An image of an open laptop sits in front of a cork board and displays the Office’s Copyright in Spanish webpage. It is surrounded by post it notes with terms in Spanish, such as copyright registration and copyright protection.

Copyright Office Spanish Language Program Broadens Access to Copyright Information

Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen

A key initiative under the Copyright for All strategic goal is the expansion of the Office’s Spanish language program. To broaden access to the copyright system, the Office has made a range of services and materials accessible to the Spanish-speaking community. Learn more in this bilingual post.

#ICYMI: Recap of the Copyright Office’s Webinar on Leveling Up Your Copyright Public Records Search

Posted by: Anjana Padmanabhan

On August 1, 2024, the Copyright Office hosted a public webinar, Level Up Your Copyright Public Records Search, sharing ways of searching copyright public records using our pilot of the new Copyright Public Records System (CPRS). CPRS is an easy-to-navigate, highly searchable database with the ability to download, save, email, and share public records such as …

On the left, white text on a blue background reads: Inside the Copyright Office's Report, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Digital Replicas, Copyright. On the right, a white and blue cover of the report sits against a background of floating pixels and 0s and 1s.

Inside the Copyright Office’s Report, “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Digital Replicas”

Posted by: Nora Scheland

The Copyright Office recently released "Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Digital Replicas," the first Part of its Report examining the legal and policy issues related to artificial intelligence and copyright.

Celebrating Pride Month: Poets Who Explore Identity and Authenticity Through Creative Expression

Posted by: Anjana Padmanabhan

Each year, Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the rich tapestry of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) history and culture. Originating from the Stonewall riots of 1969, Pride Month has grown into a global celebration of love, acceptance, and resilience for the LGBTQ+ community. One aspect of LGBTQ+ culture is its …

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Illustrative Innovation: Celebrating the AAPI Experience Through Graphic Novels

Posted by: Ann Tetreault

  Since 1992, Americans have commemorated May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month, we explore the creativity and innovation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander graphic novelists. Through illustrations and written expression, graphic novels discuss difficult topics and share deep insights on cultural identity in a compelling and approachable way …

The Economics of Creativity: A Q&A with the Copyright Office’s Chief Economist

Posted by: Anjana Padmanabhan

In 2022, the U.S. Copyright Office welcomed Dr. Brent Lutes to serve as the Office’s first chief economist. Office staff recently sat down with Dr. Lutes and discussed the intersection of economics and copyright as well as some forthcoming economic research the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) is producing. What is the mission of …

Meet Sarah Beth Morgan: An Animation Artist Drawn to Purpose

Posted by: Ashley Tucker

The Copyright Office celebrates Women’s History Month and this year’s theme, “Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.” As part of this year’s celebration, Copyright Office staff sat down with Sarah Beth Morgan, an animation director, illustrator, and muralist who has practiced art across the country. Morgan attended Savannah College of Art and Design …

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Looking Forward: The U.S. Copyright Office’s AI Initiative in 2024

Posted by: Nora Scheland

This blog post previews the next steps of the U.S. Copyright Office’s comprehensive initiative to examine the copyright implications of the current forms of generative AI and shares highlights from a recent copyright and AI initiative update letter to Congress from Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter.