The Digital Creators Working Group (DCWG), a broad coalition of individual creators, small and independent producers, and large businesses representing virtually every aspect of the American creative sector, submitted its priorities for possible U.S.-UK trade agreement negotiations to the Office of the United States Trade Representatives (USTR). These comments were signed by 19 organizations, including those representing the American movie, music, television, publishing, news media, photography, and radio industries.
Our Comments
Our participant groups are actively advocating for stronger copyright protections and enforcement internationally.
February 6, 2023
DCC Sends Letter to US PTO Director Vidal Commending US IP Attachés’ Work on Global Copyright Protection
The Digital Creators Coalition wrote to convey our appreciation and strong support for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché program. In the series of meetings held in December, including with the Digital Creators Coalition (DCC), they were consistently impressed with the incredible work, expertise, diplomacy, and sophistication of all of the IP Attachés and IP Specialists in the program.
April 18, 2022
Digital Creators Coalition Letter Congratulating US Patent & Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal on Her Confirmation
Strong copyright protection and enforcement ensures the American creative community can thrive and drive America’s culture and economy forward. The DCC looks forward to working with you to build strong copyright protection systems around the world and to maintain our country’s status as a world leader in promoting creativity and protecting copyright overseas. A system that protects creators and cherishes American creativity will bolster the livelihoods of millions of American workers and act as a model for the world at large.
May 6, 2021
DCC Applauds 2021 Special 301 Report Findings on International Copyright Protection
The Digital Creators Coalition (DCC) issued a statement applauding the findings of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) 2021 Special 301 Report, an annual review of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement in countries around the world.
March 17, 2021
Digital Creators Coalition Letter Congratulating Ambassador Tai on Confirmation as United States Trade Representative
Creative trade policy offers tremendous potential to catalyze the immense contributions American creative workers and firms make to our culture, economy, and society by ensuring strong copyright protection and broadening markets for creative goods and services. The Digital Creators Coalition congratulates Ambassador Tai on her confirmation at USTR and welcomes her humanizing approach to U.S. trade policy.
March 17, 2021
The Power of American Creativity
The creative industry critically contributes to American jobs, wages and growth. In 2020, creators made up 5.7 million jobs and provided $1.5 trillion in value to the U.S. economy
April 28, 2020
Digital Creators Coalition US-UK and Trade Agreement Negotiations
International trade agreements are vital to protecting intellectual property and creative rightsaround the world. Our comments on the U.S. - U.K. trade negotiations outline ways in which the two countries can take steps to secure IP protections and keep the economies of both strong.
January 15, 2019
Comments of the Digital Creators Working Group US-UK Trade Agreement Negotiations
The Digital Creators Working Group (DCWG), a broad coalition of individual creators, small and independent producers, and large businesses representing virtually every aspect of the American creative sector, submitted its priorities for possible U.S.-UK trade agreement negotiations to the Office of the United States Trade Representatives (USTR). These comments were signed by 19 organizations, including those representing the American movie, music, television, publishing, news media, photography, and radio industries.