Question

how the copyright claims board can lighten the federal court docket by nora scheland the copyright claims board (ccb), established by the copyright alternative in small-claims enforcement (case) act of 2020 in december 2020, and operational since june 16, 2022, is a voluntary government tribunal offering an alternative to federal court for copyright claims with damages of no more than $30,000 at stake. one lesser-known feature of the ccb is that it can help alleviate the pressure of an over - burdened federal court docket by hearing and deciding small copyright claims, including ones already filed in federal court. federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over copyright claims, regardless of their size. however, federal litigation can be costly for the majority of litigants who need to hire an attorney to navigate the process. copyright litigation can also be quite time - consuming for federal judges and their staff. studies have shown that the average copyright

Explanation:

The excerpt explains that the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is a voluntary tribunal for small copyright claims and can help reduce the burden on federal courts. The first option matches this central idea. The second option is wrong as the CCB and federal courts differ (CCB for small claims, federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction). The third option is wrong as the excerpt shows the CCB is helpful, not worse.

Answer:

A. The Copyright Claims Board is a helpful alternative to the federal courts.