Copyright owners of eligible works used to train Anthropic AI models may file a claim for pro-rata payouts from a $1.5 B copyright settlement under Bartz v. Anthropic.
The Anthropic Copyright Settlement resolves a major class action lawsuit, Bartz, et al. v. Anthropic PBC, alleging that Anthropic, a leading AI company behind the Claude chatbot, used copyrighted books without authorization to train its AI models, including downloading works from sources like Library Genesis and similar databases. The plaintiffs — authors, publishers, and copyright owners — claim that Anthropic’s use of these materials violated U.S. copyright laws and sought compensation for the unauthorized use of their works. Anthropic denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid protracted litigation.
Under the proposed settlement, Anthropic has agreed to a $1.5 billion Settlement Fund to compensate eligible copyright owners whose works are included on the official Works List. Payments will be distributed on a per-work, pro-rata basis based on validated claims, subject to administration costs, attorney fees, and court approval.
The settlement is one of the largest copyright class action resolutions in history and highlights growing legal and consumer interest in how AI companies source and use copyrighted material. Copyright owners who qualify — including authors and publishers with exclusive U.S. reproduction rights — may be eligible for significant payouts for each work they own that Anthropic allegedly used.
While waiting for settlement benefits, many consumers strengthen their personal financial protection.
Who qualifies for the Anthropic settlement?
Legal or beneficial copyright owners of works included in the settlement Works List may be eligible.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Yes. You must demonstrate legal or beneficial ownership of rights and that the work is included in the settlement list.
How much will I receive?
Payments are pro-rata from the $1.5 B fund and depend on the number of approved claims and works submitted. Typical estimates discussed suggest about $3,000 per validated work, though actual amounts may vary.
How will I get paid?
Payments will be issued following claim verification, administration, and court approval; payment method instructions are provided during the claim process.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing and no other rights holder for your work files a claim, you likely won’t receive any payment from the settlement.
You are eligible if all the following apply:
To receive a payout, you must document:
$500 - $3.0k
March 23, 2026
65 days left
$1.5 billion
By clicking "Submit Claim Now", you will be directed to the official settlement website to file your claim directly with the settlement administrator.