Worldwide Copyright Offices
This directory helps creators locate official copyright offices worldwide to protect their scripts, books, and creative works before submission to studios, publishers, or competitions.
United States
Official Office
United States Copyright Office
Address
101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20559, USA
Phone
+1 202-707-3000
Website
www.copyright.govOfficial U.S. government body responsible for copyright registration and protection.
Canada
Official Office
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Address
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 50 Victoria Street, Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9, Canada
Phone
+1 819-997-1936
Website
ised-isde.canada.caDelivers intellectual property services in Canada, including copyright registration and protection.
United Kingdom
Official Office
Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
Address
Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP10 8QQ, United Kingdom
Phone
+44 300 300 2000
Website
www.gov.ukOfficial government body responsible for intellectual property rights and copyright protection in the UK.
European Union
Official Office
European Commission - Digital Single Market
Address
European Commission, Rue de la Loi 200, 1049 Brussels, Belgium
Phone
+32 2 299 11 11
Governs copyright policy and harmonization across all EU member states through the Digital Single Market.
Australia
Official Office
Australian Copyright Council
Address
Level 15, 309 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone
+61 2 9101 2377
Website
www.copyright.org.auProvides accessible legal advice and education on copyright law. (Note: Copyright is automatic upon creation; no registration system required.)
New Zealand
Official Office
Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ)
Address
Private Bag 28, Khandallah, Wellington 6441, New Zealand
Phone
+64 3 962 9200
Website
www.iponz.govt.nzProtects original works like artwork, books, computer programs, films, music, and sound recordings in New Zealand.
India
Official Office
Copyright Office, Government of India
Address
G-30, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066, India
Phone
+91 11 2649 5717
Website
copyright.gov.inOfficial copyright registration authority handling registration of books, music, films, software, and other works.
China
Official Office
National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC)
Address
2 Fuxingmen Wai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100866, China
Phone
+86 10 8590 1166
Website
en.ncac.gov.cnSupervises copyright matters throughout China and establishes the nation's copyright law system.
Japan
Official Office
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Copyright Division
Address
3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8959, Japan
Phone
+81 3 5253 4111
Website
www.bunka.go.jpEstablishes and improves the copyright system in Japan through policy and administrative guidance.
South Korea
Official Office
Korea Copyright Commission (KCC)
Address
18 Woocho-doro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06639, South Korea
Phone
+82 2 2669 0021
Website
www.copyright.or.krOfficial agency dedicated to copyright-related affairs and protection in South Korea.
Brazil
Official Office
National Library Foundation (Fundação Biblioteca Nacional)
Address
Avenida Rio Branco, 219 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20040008, Brazil
Phone
+55 21 2131 1522
Website
www.gov.brHandles copyright registration in Brazil. (Registration provides stronger evidence for automatic copyright protection.)