Copyright Claims Board Handbook

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The Copyright Claims Board Handbook is the practice manual for the CCB, a voluntary and virtual tribunal. The Handbook provides an in-depth and authoritative resource for filing, responding to and opting out of claims, seeking assistance with your claim, and more.

You can refer to the Handbook resources at any point throughout the process of filing or responding to a claim or a proceeding. If you have a particular question not addressed by the Handbook, you may also reference our FAQs or reach out to us at [email protected].

Additional handbook resources will be posted here as they become available, and you can subscribe for email updates.

Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. eCCB
  3. Starting a Claim
    1. Starting an Infringement Claim
    2. Starting a Noninfringement Claim
    3. Starting a Misrepresentation Claim
  4. Smaller Claims
  5. Representation
  6. Compliance Review
  7. Unsuitability
  8. Service
  9. Opting Out
  10. Active Phase
  11. Response
    1. Infringement Response
    2. Noninfringement Response
    3. Misrepresentation Response
  12. Counterclaims
  13. Expedited Registration
  14. Discovery
  15. Missed Deadlines
  16. Other Issues in Proceedings
  17. Presenting Your Case
  18. Hearings
  19. Conduct
    1. Participant Conduct
    2. Representative Conduct
  20. Settlement
  21. Final Determination
  22. Damages

Glossary Terms