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Anthropic Copyright Settlement

Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 30, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Anthropic allegedly used copyrighted books without permission to train its artificial intelligence systems. Authors and publishers sued, claiming copyright infringement. Anthropic agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.

Do you qualify?

You qualify if you are the legal or beneficial copyright owner of a book included in the settlement. The settlement covers books used in Anthropic's AI training.

Who is in the class

You may be a Class Member if you are the legal or beneficial copyright owner of a book included in the Anthropic Copyright Settlement.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

The claim deadline has passed (March 30, 2026). Class members who submitted valid timely claims received claim information notices by mail or email starting September 2-4, 2026. Claimants can log into the Allocation Portal using their Claim Number and PIN from their notice to review claim details and submit information about work allocations if needed.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the Anthropic Copyright Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 30, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Anthropic Copyright Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Anthropic Copyright Settlement notice real, or a scam?
JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Anthropic Copyright Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for July 20, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Donald S. Passman(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • Michael Kochin(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • Jane Adams(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • John Carreyrou(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • Lisa Barretta(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • Philip Shishkin(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • Matthew Sacks(Third Party Plaintiff)
  • Judith A. Barrett

+ 6 more

Defendants

  • Cognella, Inc.(Respondent)
  • ClaimsHero Holdings LLC(Third Party Defendant)
  • Anthropic PBC

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

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