Maria Strong
Maria Strong is the Acting Register of Copyrights, heading the United States Copyright Office.Career
Strong began her legal career as a staff attorney for the Federal Communications Commission, and spent nineteen years in private practice in Washington, D.C. prior to joining the Copyright Office.
She joined the Copyright Office in 2010, initially serving as senior counsel for its Office of Policy and International Affairs, which represents the Copyright Office with respect to international aspects of copyright protection and enforcement, and supports Congress and its committees on copyright-related matters. From April to July 2013, she served as the Office's acting general counsel. She was named deputy director of the PIA in 2015, and then as director in April 2019.
On December 18, 2019, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden appointed her as acting register effective January 5, 2020, to serve until a replacement for departing Register Karyn Temple is named.
In addition to serving as Acting Register, Strong continues to serve as Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of PIA.
