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Orphan Works Bill Being Introduced Again

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Posted by Jim Bullard on June 17, 2009 at 7:39 PM
It's baaack. If you haven't heard of this go to http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/ and read up on it. Write and/or phone your federal legislators to voice your opinion. It affects your rights and your pocketbook.
Posted by Ed Cordes on June 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM
OMG! All the problems going on in the world and these people insist on trying to find a way to use our images for free. You'd think they had better things to do. :confused:
Posted by Jim Bullard on June 18, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Unfortunately it is our own copyright office leading the charge. They are supposed to be protecting our rights and instead they are trying to diminish them. In addition to writing my legislators again I plan to write the administration and suggest the Ms. Peters should be replaced with someone who will protect copyrights.

Note to international members: If passed this will affect you too. See http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/01_topics/article.php?searchterm=00267 for how & where to register your opposition.
Posted by Mia McPherson on June 18, 2009 at 9:13 AM
I sent a letter to my elected officials.