The U.S. Copyright Office is an agency of the U.S. Library of Congress that is responsible for administering the U.S. copyright system. The copyright system is a federal law that provides exclusive legal rights to authors, creators, and other owners of creative works to protect their intellectual property.
The Copyright Office is responsible for registering copyrights, issuing licenses, and providing information and guidance to the public on copyright-related matters. It also administers the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which is a federal law that addresses copyright issues related to the Internet and digital media.
The Copyright Office is headed by the Register of Copyrights, who is appointed by the Librarian of Congress. The office is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has a staff of over 600 employees. It provides a variety of services to the public, including online registration, licensing, and information resources.