Copyright Basics (Virtual)

Join our session designed to help artists understand and navigate the U.S. copyright system. This program will introduce copyright law basics, explain the copyright registration process, and discuss enforcement options, including the Copyright Claims Board. We will also outline the role of the U.S. Copyright Office and highlight additional resources available to creators.

The Copyright Office is committed to broadening public awareness of what the copyright system includes and how individuals can participate in it. A cornerstone of the Office’s current strategic plan is Copyright for All, which reflects its dedication to making copyright law and services as understandable and accessible as possible to the public.

Laura Kaiser Bio

Laura Kaiser is an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Public Information and Education at the U.S. Copyright Office. She amplifies the Office’s outreach efforts by presenting on copyright law for a variety of audiences. She also supports her colleagues with advice on legal accuracy and clarity when developing public facing materials. Laura first joined the Copyright Office in 2022 as a paralegal with the Copyright Claims Board, where she helped establish a new dispute resolution forum for copyright issues. Prior to joining the Copyright Office, she earned a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from New York University.

Sarah Lateer Bio

Sarah Lateer has been a law clerk in the Office of Public Information and Education at the U.S. Copyright Office since the Fall of 2025. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Marketing and English from the University of Connecticut and is continuing her education at UConn School of Law, where she is pursuing a J.D. and a Certificate in Intellectual Property. At UConn Law, Sarah has worked in the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, assisting local entrepreneurs with trademark and copyright matters. Her passion for copyright law is rooted in her lifelong admiration for literature, theater, and creative innovation in the technology space.