Library: Copyright / Trademark

Research Federal Copyright & Trademark Laws, Regulations, & Guidance.

Federal copyright and trademark laws establish protections and requirements involving intellectual property, including copyrighted works, trademarks, online content, domain names, digital platforms, licensing, infringement, and other uses of protected material.

Federal requirements and protections may come from statutes, regulations, court decisions, U.S. Copyright Office materials, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office materials, and other government sources. The requirements relevant to an organization can depend on the intellectual property involved and how content, brands, domains, software, media, or other protected materials are created, used, licensed, or distributed.

Use the materials below to research federal copyright and trademark requirements and government guidance relevant to your organization’s activities.

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