Copyright Information and Policies

Promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.

CCC actively advocates for copyright around the world, engaging governments, stakeholders, and individuals with educational programming and thought leadership.

A Duke Law School university center devoted to promoting research and scholarship on the contributions of the public domain to speech, culture, science and innovation, to promote debate about the balance needed in our intellectual property system and to translate academic research into public policy solutions.

This publication contains the text of Title 17 of the United States Code, including all amendments enacted by Congress through December 23, 2022.