News May 5, 2026

The US Copyright Office is hiking registration fees by 43%. Independent music orgs say many artists won’t be able to afford it.

With the fee hike, independent creators could lose access to the Copyright Claims Board, a more affordable way to pursue infringement cases, the coalition said. Source

Originally published by Music Business Worldwide
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The US Copyright Office is hiking registration fees by 43%. Independent music orgs say many artists won’t be able to afford it.