# Anthropic Copyright Settlement

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.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | Anthropic PBC |
| Total settlement | $1.5 billion |
| Estimated payment | The court-approved notice states the Settlement provides for approximately $3,000 per work, prior to the deduction of any costs, fees, and expenses. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-03-30 |
| 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. |
| Official claim site | https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-09-08.
- 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) — https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/

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