Copyright Claims Board (CCB)

What is the Copyright Claims Board or the "CCB"?

The Copyright Claims Board is a newly formed tribunal to hear "small claim" copyright cases. Congress established the CCB to give creators and users of copyright-protected works an easier avenues to resolve disputes. The expense and effort of a federal lawsuit. . . can make it unaffordable to get a legal resolution.

CCB, versus Federal Court, will be:

  • Less expensive
  • A faster alternative
  • Virtual proceedings
  • Claims decided by people with deep expertise in copyright and dispute resolution
Read more at The Library of Congress
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Who can use the CCB?

“The CCB is intended for anyone in the public seeking to resolve a copyright dispute involving damages of up to $30,000 and is not exclusive to any parties. It will be a voluntary forum with streamlined discovery, straightforward procedures, and safe guards against abusive practices.”

Source: The Library of Congress

You can choose to have a lawyer in a CCB proceeding or
you can represent yourself.

Services We Offer

For Claimants

Initial Claim Review and Advice
$250

Includes:

  • Review Potential Claim for Viability before filing
  • Counsel whether to opt out of CCB proceedings
  • Advise on filing a response, including procedures you will need to follow.

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The CCB may not be the best avenue for complex cases. We can help you decide.

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Advise and Counsel Pro Se Claimants
$500-1000 (and up)

Includes:

  • Prepare claim filing
  • Service of initial notice
  • File proof of service
  • Amending complaints
  • Requests for reconsiderations of intents to dismiss
  • Response to counterclaims
  • Preparing appropriate and compelling evidence
  • Small claims expedited registration

*Does not include drafting any documents on the claimant’s behalf

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For Respondents

Initial Response or Opt Out Review and Advise
$250

Includes:

  • Review Potential Counterclaims
  • Counsel whether to opt out of CCB proceedings
  • Advise on filing a response, including procedures to follow


The CCB may not be the best avenue for complex cases. We can help you decide.

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Advise and Counsel Pro Se Defendants
$500-1000 (and up)

Includes:

  • Defenses to claims
  • Opt Out
  • Requests to dismiss
  • Procedural and legal advice through process
  • Providing and preparing appropriate and compelling evidence

*Does not include drafting any documents on the claimant’s behalf

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For Any Parties

Full Service Representation
before CCB


(starting at $1500 and up)

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Document
Drafting & Review

(flat fee based on the document(s)
- starting at $150 and up)

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Why work with an attorney on a CCB Case?

The CCB is intended to be a streamlined and efficient process for copyright holders to represent themselves. Nonetheless, some might prefer to have an attorney on their side to make sure the process goes smoothly. What is streamlined and easy-to-understand to one person may not be as easy to someone else.

Copyright law and legal proceedings get complex. We can help you navigate the process, whether it is a little bit of advice and counsel to to represent yourself, full service representation through the process, or picking up during the process if you decide you need a hand.

  • Clear on the law
  • Ensure all procedural hurdles are handled properly & on time
  • Draft complaints, responses, counterclaims, and discovery
  • Represent you or your business before the board
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Frequently Asked Questions

If I receive a notice that a claim has been filed against me via the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), is it okay to ignore this?
If I opt out of a CCB proceeding, the claimant can no longer come after me for infringement, right?
Why should I consider working with an attorney on a Copyright Claims Board (CCB) claim, or defense of a claim against me? 
How do I know if I should opt out of a proceeding before CCB or go ahead with the proceeding? 
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