This year, Register Shira Perlmutter was inducted into IAM’s IP Hall of Fame, which honors those who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of IP law and practice. On being nominated and selected for the IP Hall of Fame, Register Perlmutter had this to say: “It is a true honor to be inducted into the IAM IP Hall of Fame and to join such an illustrious group of IP leaders from around the world. I am grateful to IAM for this recognition and look forward to continuing our common project of fostering a dynamic and thriving copyright system.” Read more about the award and this year’s inductees: https://lnkd.in/edEiq8P9. #IPHallofFame #Copyright #CopyrightOffice #IP #IntellectualProperty
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The U.S. Copyright Office is a critical part of the country’s extraordinary copyright system, tasked with the important mission of administering U.S. copyright law. The Office examines works of authorship for registration; records transfers of ownership for copyright claims; administers several statutory licenses; provides the public with copyright information and education; conducts legal and policy studies; and assists Congress, the courts, and other governmental entities. Through all of this work, the U.S. Copyright Office continues to “promote the progress of science ... by securing for limited times to authors ... the exclusive right to their respective writings” as envisioned by the U.S. Constitution. Read our Comment and Posting Policy. https://www.loc.gov/legal/comment-and-posting-policy/
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https://www.copyright.gov
External link for U.S. Copyright Office
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- Government Administration
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1870
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101 Independence Ave SE
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at U.S. Copyright Office
Updates
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Today, the Copyright Office announced an upcoming public webinar sharing ways to improve your experience searching copyright public records. Register to join us on August 1 at 2 p.m. eastern time: https://lnkd.in/eyRXfAAP #CopyrightOffice #Copyright
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The Copyright Office has issued a final rule in its proceeding “Termination Rights, Royalty Distributions, Ownership Transfers, Disputes, and the Music Modernization Act.” More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/euYmNWab.
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An Important Message from the U.S. Copyright Office Regarding Pandemic-Era Accommodations: https://lnkd.in/dTuHnnig
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At a recent Library of Congress event, the U.S. Copyright Office presented Geri Halliwell, known by fans as Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls, with a copyright registration certificate for her book, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen--a tale of girl power and adventure. During her visit, Halliwell emphasized the importance of protecting creative works.
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This month we are celebrating the second anniversary of the Copyright Claims Board! During these first two years, the CCB has proven to be a valuable resource for copyright owners and users alike. To date, the CCB has received over 800 claims from across the nation and around the world. As envisioned by Congress, the CCB is serving a broad copyright community by offering a low cost, virtual tribunal for copyright related disputes. Check out the new CCB Statistics Handout to see details on key metrics, including a geographic look at who is using CCB services, and a statistical summary of the outcomes of CCB proceedings. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eQkNAWdH
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This week, during the The Copyright Society annual meeting, Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter shared Office updates including the latest on our AI initiative. Visit the webpage dedicated to our AI initiative for more information and resources here: https://lnkd.in/e4TmfnNg
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Recently, the Office welcomed the Hispanic National Bar Association's IP Law Institute and presented on topics including the Copyright Claims Board, careers in the Copyright Office, and more. The group stopped by our Find Yourself in Copyright Exhibit to explore the evolution of copyright.
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Welcome to the Copyright Claims Board, a tribunal in the Copyright Office! Need information to get started? Check out our Learning Engine video here: https://lnkd.in/ejPdnhvu
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Last week, Assoc. Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education Miriam Lord joined a copyright updates panel in Colorado at the Rocky Mountain IP and Tech Institute and gave comprehensive updates on the Office’s activities. Pictured left to right: Panelist Sean Callagy, Arnold & Porter; Organizer Mike Drumm; Panelist Miriam Lord, USCO The Colorado Bar Association #IP #copyright