Claims closed on Mar 30, 2026. You can no longer file a claim for this settlement. This page stays up for reference.

Anthropic Copyright Settlement

Published Aug 17, 2026 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · SettlementList

Anthropic PBC settled allegations that it infringed protected copyrights by downloading works in two allegedly pirated online datasets called Library Genesis (LibGen) and Pirate Library Mirror (PiLiMi). Anthropic PBC denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement resolving a class action over books Anthropic downloaded from two online datasets. The claim filing deadline of March 30, 2026 has passed and the Court held its final approval hearing on May 14, 2026. The court-approved notice states a Settlement Fund of $1.5 billion and approximately $3,000 per work before deductions.

Who can claim, how much, and by when

How much is the settlement fund?

$1.5 billion

When is the claim deadline?

Mar 30, 2026

Who is eligible?

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

How do you get paid?

The court-approved notice states the Settlement provides for approximately $3,000 per work, prior to the deduction of any costs, fees, and expenses.

Who is administering the settlement?

JND Legal Administration

Official court notice

PDF, 459 KB · our copy · original

Can you still claim?

See the official settlement site

This information is not a substitute for legal advice.

Verified on September 8, 2026. Based on Official Settlement Website — Bartz, et al. v. Anthropic PBC, No. 3:24-cv-05417-WHA, United States District Court for the Northern District of California (JND Legal Administration, 2026). See the method.

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