US Copyright Office

US Copyright Office
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A division of the US Library of Congress (a federal legislative agency). Its primary role is administering registrations of copyrights and mask works (semiconductor chip designs) under federal law, and setting regulations in these areas. The Copyright Office website includes general information, practice guidance and searchable databases concerning registered copyrights.
For further information, see Practice Note, Intellectual Property: Overview (www.practicallaw.com/8-383-4565).

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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