"The Copyright Claims Board estimated that 'as much as three-quarters of its time is spent on the initial review of claims and amended claims and writing noncompliance orders explaining claim deficiencies,' according to the report. The U.S. Copyright Office on Friday released its report pursuant to the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act, finding that the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is largely successful but that there is 'room for improvement in various respects.'"
"A 'steady and growing demand for the CCB's services since its launch' is detailed in the study, with over 1,700 claims filed as of December 31, 2025. The daily claim rate has increased from 1.3 claims per day in its first year to 1.7 claims per day in the first half of its fourth year. If the trend continues, projections indicate the CCB will see over 600 claims in its fourth year."
The Copyright Claims Board provides an alternative to federal court for copyright disputes under the CASE Act, established in December 2020. Final procedures were set in March 2022, covering service agents and opt-out processes. Demand has grown steadily, with over 1,700 claims filed through December 31, 2025, and a daily claim rate rising from 1.3 to 1.7 claims per day, projecting over 600 claims in the fourth year. Approximately 67% of claimants proceeded without outside counsel while respondents more often retained counsel (37%). Most filings allege copyright infringement (1,503 claims). The tribunal spends significant time on initial claim review and issuing noncompliance orders, and shows overall success with areas needing improvement.
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