COLCFinal Rule

Group Registration of Two-Dimensional Artwork

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Summary

This regulation from the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress allows artists to register multiple two-dimensional artworks (like paintings, drawings, and prints) as a group with a single application instead of registering each piece separately. This makes the registration process faster and cheaper for artists who create many works.

Key Points

  • 1Artists can now bundle multiple 2D artworks together in one copyright registration instead of paying separate fees for each piece
  • 2This applies to flat art like paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and similar works
  • 3The change saves artists time and money, especially those who produce many pieces regularly
  • 4All artworks in a group registration must be created by the same artist or artists and share a common theme or collection
  • 5Artists still get the same legal copyright protection for their grouped artworks as they would for individual registrations

Key Dates

Published

December 19, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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