This blog post is adapted from an article written by Copyright Office staff that was originally published in WIPO Magazine’s special edition on Music and IP, April 2025, a publication of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The capabilities of the latest generative AI technologies raise significant questions about the nature and scope of human …
Since 1990, Americans have recognized November as Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and honoring the culture and traditions of Native Americans. This month’s feature is creator Woody Crumbo, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Woodrow “Woody” Crumbo was an artist, educator, flutist, flute maker, and dancer who spent his life preserving and …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
This blog post introduces the U.S. Copyright Office’s newest Learning Engine video, “History of Copyright,” which chronicles the history of copyright and the Copyright Office. The Office has released the video, and this blog post, timed with the 234th anniversary of the Congressional bill that eventually became the first federal copyright law.
