PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To administer the U.S. copyright law, to examine and decide the acceptability of all applications, deposit copies, and other materials presented for registration of original and renewal copyright claims; to process deposits submitted in compliance with the mandatory deposit provision of the copyright law; to record and publish facts of copyright and certain bibliographic data pertaining to each registered work; to furnish information to the public about the procedures for making registration and the practices of the Office; to record transfers of copyright ownership or other documents pertaining to a copyright; to provide reports on copyright facts found in the records of the Copyright Office; to provide certified copies of office records; and to promulgate copyright regulations. To examine cable system and satellite carrier statements of account and collect compulsory license royalties for distribution to copyright owners; to examine quarterly and annual statements of account and receive royalties on behalf of copyright owners pursuant to the statutory obligation provided for the distribution of digital audio recording equipment and media; to examine and record documents relating to compulsory and statutory licenses and obligations and to administer, assist, and review the actions and decisions of the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. INFORMATION AND STATISTICS;
- Library of Congress;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Anyone/general public;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- Anyone/general public;