ABSTRACT
The newly created Copyright Claims Board (CCB), was designed to provide a streamlined and low-cost alternative to federal litigation for small copyright claims. However, the CCB process may be more mirage than miracle for many rights owners. Drawing on original empirical research, this paper critically investigates the first operational years of the CCB. The data reveals that while the forum is dominated by individual and small business claimants such as photographers and designers, most cases are dismissed – usually for procedural defects – before reaching a decision on the merits. This paper proposes practical solutions to address some of these defects.
Webb, KC, Small Claims, Big Problems: A Critical Look at the Copyright ‘Small Claims Court’ (August 31, 2025), American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal volume 53, number 3, page 385 (Summer 2025).
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