Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement
An Update on the Claims Process for Textbook & Academic Authors


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Contact information for class attorneys: Samir Doshi [email protected] | Jallé H. Data [email protected] 

Kim Pawlak, TAA EDBrenda UlrichPresenters: Brenda Ulrich, Attorney, Archstone Law, and Kim Pawlak, Executive Director, Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA)

The official notice with your unique ID in the Bartz v. Anthropic settlement should have arrived at the end of November. Join Brenda Ulrich and Kim Pawlak for an update on how your unique ID will help you when filing claims, as well as other updates on the claims process and TAA's recommendations for textbook and academic authors whose works are included in the settlement.

Note that this webinar is intended to provide general guidance and is not legal advice for any particular claimant.

Stay up-to-date on the settlement and view TAA's guidance for textbook and academic authors filing claims.

Brenda Ulrich practices publishing and intellectual property law at Archstone Law Group, PC, where she is a Partner ([email protected]). She represents many textbook authors in drafting and negotiating publishing, licensing, and collaboration agreements and in resolving publishing disputes. She also advises colleges and universities on the development and implementation of intellectual property policies, navigating copyright questions related to teaching and scholarship, and managing and defending trademark portfolios. 



Watch the 10/8 Webinar, "What Textbook & Academic Authors Need to Know About Filing Claims in Bartz v. Anthropic"

Intellectual Property Attorney and TAA Board Member Brenda Ulrich walks you through what textbook and academic authors need to know about filing claims in the settlement and answers common questions TAA has been receiving from authors about the settlement.


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Anthropic notice sample where to find unique ID

Where to find the unique ID on the mailer panel
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Mailed notice

Mailed notice (click to view larger)

Mailed notice page 2

Mailed notice (click to view larger)

Anthropic Settlement home page

Anthropic Settlement Home Page
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After clicking the claim form button

After clicking claim form button
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Where to enter unique ID

Where to enter your Unique ID(s)
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First page after entering unique id

First page after entering unique ID
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 Readacted works information page after entering unique ID

Readacted works information page after entering unique ID (click to view larger)

View if you selected yes on whether there are other rights holders to the work

View if you selected yes on whether there are other rights holders to the work (click to view larger)

 Percentage claims for Education Works

Percentage claims for Education Works (click to view larger)
 How to resolve any duplicates explanation page

How to resolve any duplicates explanation page (click to view larger)

 Payment election

Payment election page (click to view larger)