AIPLA Comments to the Copyright Office on the CASE Act Study

Arlington, VA. May 9, 2025 –The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments in response to the U.S. Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments: CASE Act Study (the “Notice”) related to the Copyright Claims Board.  

AIPLA commends the Copyright Office for its successful implementation of the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), designed to offer a simpler alternative to federal litigation for small copyright disputes. While AIPLA members have had limited interaction with the CCB due to its pro se focus, the organization supports efforts to maintain its accessibility and integrity. AIPLA emphasizes the importance of deterring bad-faith conduct through proportional, graduated sanctions and recommends increased transparency around enforcement. They also encourage expanded outreach and education to better inform independent creators about the CCB. Additionally, AIPLA supports considering an expansion of CCB jurisdiction to include certain copyright management information (CMI) claims under Section 1202, which are particularly relevant in online infringement contexts. Regarding ADR, AIPLA advises against making mediation a standard or required part of proceedings, arguing it may introduce confusion and costs for self-represented parties. Instead, they suggest ADR remain optional and clearly structured.  

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