 Laurie M. Elmer |
Orphan Works Legislation-say goodbye to copyright I'd be interested in knowing the thoughts/position of BP staff and instructors on this legislation that's being fast tracked regarding "orpan works". If passed, it would seem this legislation will open the door for unauthorized use of intellectual property with little or no substantial recourse for photographers. http://www.asmp.org/news/spec2006/orphan_faxcall.php
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Feels like the record company ways when those that wrote, sang, created everything about a song and music were totally ripped off. Would like to know the motivation, or inspiration for things like this.
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Todd Bennett |
Laurie, just signing in to see if and how they respond.
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Todd Bennett |
Just to let you know, for the time being, this legislation is going nowhere. Below is an email I received from another forum I am on. It was sent to, I believe, all ASMP members. Friends, We have great news! The latest Orphan Works bill (the CopyrightModernization Act of 2006, HR 6052) appears to have died in committee. OnWednesday, Sept. 27, the bill's sponsor, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), announcedthat he was withdrawing the bill from consideration at that markup session,which is likely to be the last one this year. He said that he did not seeany reasonable chance that it would be signed into law in the currentCongress. He also said that he plans to introduce another bill when the newCongress convenes next year. The efforts of ASMP and its allies in representing and organizing members'opposition to the bill - including your timely faxes and letters of concern- played a significant role in stopping the legislation. In addition, Rep.Smith's move of tying the Orphan Works legislation to a digital musiclicensing bill appears to have created the additional opposition needed tostop the bill in this Congress. This battle has been won, and we can breathe easier for a while. But the waris not over. ASMP will be watching closely to be sure that the bill does notsuddenly reappear in any late-fall, "lame duck" session. And we will startdrafting our own version of a new bill, favorable to photographers andartists, for possible introduction in the next Congress. Todd
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
This legislation has failed so far but it is currently back before congress again. It seems that the Big Corporations could eventually have their way enabling them to steal any art they want for their own purposes. They are supposed to do a "reasonable search" for the copyright owner before claiming any artwork but this still leaves a huge hole and at what extremes are the thieves required to search ? This could get very nasty. I did read that the ASMP along with other groups did send representatives to speak on their artists behalf. We may want to write or call our senators & congressmen to let them know we do not support this legislation. http://orphanworks.blogspot.com/ http://www.copyright.gov/docs/regstat031308.html I got a lot more reading to do on this - I'll check back.
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Jerry Frazier |
Copyright laws are clear and have a distinct purpose. I don't understand why this is even a subject to discuss. I joined the PPA just to help with this. I know it's a small contribution, but every little bit helps. This is an absolute outrage.
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