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The Stock Artists Alliance Speaks Up About Orphan Works |
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Written by Stock Artists Alliance
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
May 5, 2008. Orphan Works is back. On April 24, new draft
versions of the Orphan Works Act of 2008 were introduced by both Houses
of the U.S. Congress.
The Stock Artists Alliance has just published extensive commentary
about Orphan Works as a resource for artists and other members of the
visual arts community who will be affected by this legislation. We
offer our perspective as the only association dedicated to the
interests of professional photographers involved in stock image
licensing.
SAA also urges Congress to amend the bills and offers specific
recommendations. Unless this legislation is put forth in a way that
balances the needs of the users whom they are trying to serve with the
interests of the copyright holders whom they must continue to protect,
we again risk passage of legislation that will threaten copyright
protections and the livelihoods of independent creators.
Visit SAA's Orphan Works page at
http://www.stockartistsalliance.org/orphan-works
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