Possible new copyright law - Orphan Works
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Hello everybuddy.....


I urge fellow artists to read up on the Orphan Works bill (amendment to the Copyright Act). There is some debate about just how damaging the legislation would be, so I suggest you do some research on your own to discover what it would mean for you and your artwork in the future if it is indeed passed.

Here are some helpful links for you:


From the government Copyright Office:
http://www.copyright.gov/orphan/


Interview with Brad Holland
http://www.sellyourtvconceptnow.com/orphan. html


Some articles stating an opinion against it :
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/recycle-bin/artistic-rights-may-be-lost/t. 39648039/
http://mag.awn. com/index. php?ltype=Columns&article_no=3605&page=3
http://www.illustratorspartnership.org/01_topics/article.php?searchterm=00185


A site where you can sign a petition:
http://against-orphan-works.blogspot. com/


A blog defending the bill legislation:
http://maradydd.livejournal. com/374886. html


Hope this helps you get started...
xoxo
JeNoosh

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