Authors Guild Advises on Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim Disputes
The Authors Guild has issued updated guidance regarding the Anthropic copyright class action lawsuit settlement, specifically addressing claim reconciliation and allocation disputes. Claimants have received notices summarizing their claims, identifying co-claimants for titles, and detailing claimed award percentages. Many claimants are asked to confirm details, while others face discrepancies in allocation percentages with co-claimants, such as publishers or co-authors. The settlement administrator is updating cases where publishers mistakenly claimed 100% allocation instead of the default 50-50 split. The Guild emphasizes that a 30-day window is provided for co-claimants to resolve differences independently. If disputes persist, the settlement administrator will intervene, and ultimately, a court-appointed Special Master will make a final determination. The guidance also clarifies issues related to rights reversion, educational works, and agent claims, noting that agents are not legal claimants entitled t...
