WHO WE ARE
The Digital Creators Coalition (DCC) is a group of associations, companies and organizations that represent individual creators, independent producers, small-and-medium-size enterprises (SMEs), large businesses, and labor organizations from the American creative communities. We contribute significantly to U.S. GDP, exports and employment – collectively employing or representing millions of American creators, and contributing billions of dollars to the U.S. economy.
OUR MISSION
The Digital Creators Coalition (DCC) is a broad and diverse group of American copyright-intensive communities, including movies, music, television, authors, publishers, news media and sports, and is committed to advancing the interests of the creative community in the online environment around the world. We are united in our resolve that strong copyright protection for creative industries should be a top priority for engagement on international intellectual property and trade policy.
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DCC Letter to Commerce, NSC, State and USTR Calls on US Government to Protect Copyright in the AI Environment.
The Digital Creators Coalition (DCC) advocates for robust international copyright protection for American creators. They urge the U.S. to promote responsible AI development that respects copyright laws and oppose broad exceptions like text and data mining. The DCC supports U.S. involvement in the G7 Hiroshima AI Process to safeguard intellectual property.
DCC Sends Letter to US PTO Director Vidal Commending US IP Attachés’ Work on Global Copyright Protection
The Digital Creators Coalition expressed strong support for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Intellectual Property Attaché program. After meetings in December, including with the DCC, they praised the professionalism, expertise, and diplomacy of the IP Attachés and Specialists, recognizing their significant contributions to global intellectual property protection efforts.
DCC Applauds Special 301 Report Findings on International Copyright Protection
The Digital Creators Coalition issued a statement applauding the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) 2021 Special 301 Report. This annual review highlights intellectual property rights protection and enforcement worldwide. The DCC praised the USTR’s work to address international challenges that threaten the rights of U.S. creators and industries.