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The U.S. Copyright Office is part of (and physically located within) the Library of Congress, and the Librarian of Congress designates the Register of Copyrights.

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Where is the US copyright library?

The US Copyright Office is within the Library of Congress, which serves as its deposit library.


Is the copyright office run by the state or federal government?

Copyright is a federal law; the Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress, which is overseen by Congress.


Who has authority over the US Copyright Office?

The Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress; the Librarian of Congress appoints the Register of Copyrights.


Who keeps copyright forms?

The US Copyright Office keeps them at the Library of Congress in Washington DC.


Is Library of Congress number equal to copyright?

No. The Library of Congress number is used in the same way as the Dewey Decimal Number: for shelf organization.


Who can authorize copyrights?

Copyright laws are administered by federal governments. In the US, for example, Congress oversees the Library of Congress, of which the Copyright Office is a division.Authorizing the use of copyright-protected materials falls to the rightsholder or his or her appointed administrator.


Can congress issue copyrights to authors?

Congress has the power to issue copyrights and patents. Patents and Trademarks are handled by the Patent and Trademark Office, which is part of the Department of Commerce. The Copyright Office is part of the Library of Congress.


Where can you file a copyright in Michigan?

The only way to register for a copyright in the US is through the Copyright Office within the Library of Congress. See the link below for information and forms.


Does the House or the Senate issue copyrights?

The Constitution does not specify: it just says "Congress." Copyright protection is now automatic, but formal registrations are still handled by the Copyright Office, which is part of the Library of Congress.


What department at the Library of Congress would you send your song to have copyright?

All the necessary information is available at the US Copyright office website at http://www.copyright.gov.


Can you register your book with the Library of Congress without copyright privileges?

No, your book is copyrighted whether or not it is registered and whether or not you intend to enforce the copyright during your lifetime.


Where can you find songwriting credits for your favorite band?

The Library of COngress www.loc.gov keeps all of the copyright records.