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Copyright Claims Board Proceedings
(Copyright Small Claims)

Flat Fee Rates Per Phase

What’s A CCB Small Claims?

The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is a streamlined, cost-effective tribunal designed to resolve small copyright disputes without the complexity of federal court. Copyright owners may claim up to $30,000 in damages and the decisions of the CCB are considered final and binding.

Are you an interior designer facing unauthorized use of your creative designs? Our CCB Legal Assistance Service end to end support in asserting your rights before the CCB.

How We Help

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Client Consultation

We will meet with you to gather detailed information about the alleged infringement, including the copyrighted work, the infringing work, and any evidence of damages. We will then assess the claim's eligibility for the CCB, as there are specific jurisdictional and monetary limits, and explain the process to you.

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Filing the Claim & Service of Process

We will draft a formal complaint, outlining the factual allegations of infringement and the legal basis for the claim, and electronically file it along with the supporting evidence. For unregistered works, we will assist you in registering their copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office in this phase. Following the CCB’s guidelines, we will arrange for service of the complaint on the respondent. This step notifies them of the claim and the deadline for filing a response.

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Pre-Discovery Conference

If the case proceeds, we participate in the pre-discovery conference set by the CCB, which is a meeting to set a schedule and discuss any preliminary issues.

The discovery phase is when both parties exchange relevant information and documents related to the case. We will work with you to identify and organize relevant documents, contracts, communications, or other evidence, respond to discovery requests from the opposing party, and prepare limited discovery requests if needed.

Discovery

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Case Resolution Efforts

After discovery, we will explore settlement options with the opposing party, and draft and review settlement agreements, if applicable. If offered, we will prepare and represent you in CCB-sponsored mediation sessions.

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Submission of Evidence and Arguments

We will draft and file our legal arguments and evidence through the CCB’s portal, and respond to the opposing party’s submissions as needed. If the CCB schedules a hearing, we will prepare an participate in the hearing.

CCB Services Fees

CCB Proceedings
FAQS

Have questions? Review our FAQs or send us an email us at connect@idlawshop.com.

  • The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is an alternative forum to federal court to resolve copyright disputes up to $30,000 total (called “small claims”). Its use is voluntary, but it provides advantages over federal court for those who want to resolve certain copyright disputes before a panel of copyright experts as opposed to a jury or a federal judge. It is intended to be a streamlined, less-expensive alternative. For more information, visit https://www.copyright.gov/about/small-claims/

  • You can file claims for:

    • Copyright infringement.

    • Requests for a declaration of non-infringement (to confirm your use of a work is legal).

    • Misrepresentation in DMCA takedown notices (false claims of infringement).

  • The CCB can award damages of up to $15,000 per infringed work, with a total cap of $30,000 per case. Claimants may choose between statutory damages or actual damages, depending on the situation.

  • No, participation is voluntary. If the respondent (the accused party) opts out within 60 days of being served notice, the case cannot proceed at the CCB. The claimant may still pursue the case in federal court.

  • No, you don’t need an attorney to file a claim or defend against one at the CCB. However, legal assistance can help you navigate the process, present evidence effectively, and strengthen your case.

  • The total filing fee is $100, split into two parts:

    • $40 when submitting the claim.

    • $60 after the respondent agrees to participate and the case proceeds.If you are considering registering more than one work at a time, please send us a message at connect@idlawshop.com so that we may determine the best course for your particular case.

  • The entire process typically takes around 6–12 months, depending on the complexity of the case and whether settlement negotiations occur.

  • If the respondent does not opt out or participate, the CCB can issue a default judgment against them, potentially awarding damages to the claimant.

  • Yes, but appeals are limited to specific grounds, such as procedural errors, misconduct, or constitutional violations. Appeals must be filed in federal district court.