The Geography of Copyright Registrations

Copyright registrations reveal fascinating patterns about the creative economy in the United States. A striking majority, over half, of all registrations come from just ten major metropolitan areas, with New York and Los Angeles leading the way. However, creativity isn’t just concentrated in big cities; smaller towns also emerge as unexpected copyright hotspots, thanks to specialized publishers, music producers, and even product firms registering digital content. Whether it’s literary works thriving in the Northeast, music dominating the South, or software innovation clustering in Utah, these trends highlight how geography shapes the creative landscape.