H.R.5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008

To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. view all titles (3)

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  • Popular: Orphan Works Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Orphan Works Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. as introduced.

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09/29/08
Senate passes Orphan Works bill (S...

The following organizations oppose HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913, The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 because ...

Source: About The Image, NY
09/24/08
Does the Orphan Works Bill Mean Co...

On the fast track for a vote in both houses of Congress, H.R. 5889 (The Orphan Works Act of 2008) and S. 2913 (The Shawn Bentley Orphan W...

Source: Print
07/22/08
Pending Federal Law Threatens All ...

The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) and the Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work w...

Source: PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria
07/22/08
Pending Federal Law Threatens All ...

The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) "Orphan Works Act of 2008" (HR 5889) allows anyone to use a copyrighted work without...

Source: PR Web (press release), WA
07/16/08
Art Licensors Oppose Orphan Works ...

By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 7/16/2008 2:53:00 PM Washington, DC — The House of Representatives may markup HR 5889, an O...

Source: Gifts & Decorative Accessories, NY
07/11/08
Elgin medical artist battles to sa...

Separate House and Senate bills, HR 5889 and S 2913, were making the rounds in Congress, according to McDermott. She said the impact of t...

Source: The Courier News, IL
06/26/08
1923–1963: Google Book Search Ta...

... Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (House bill, HR 5889), which limits judicial remedies for copyright infringement cases involvi...

Source: InfoToday.com
06/19/08
HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2...

This act (HR 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008) if passed would render, according to those in the arts, all copyrights impotent. ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA
06/03/08
Author : Association of Medical Il...

... illustrators and animators, is slamming proposed legislation known as "The Orphan Works Act of 2008" (HR 5889/S. 2913), pending in th...

Source: Earthtimes (press release), UK
05/28/08
Rescuing Orphans: Can Congress Bal...

The primary argument in favor of the legislation (S.2913 in the Senate, HR 5889 in the House) is that there's a public good to be achieve...

Source: River Cities Reader, IA

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03/21/09
Creative Outlet: Ceramic Class wit...

Published March 21, 2009 Uncategorized. As a creative outlet, I am taking a ceramic tile class from the ever talented Marina Bosetti. She...

02/15/09
Happy Birthday, Emmy!! « Creative...

Archives. Select Month, February 2009, January 2009, December 2008, November 2008, October 2008, September 2008, August 2008, July 2008, ...

02/11/09
Avatar: Queen of Hearts « Creativ...

Archives. Select Month, February 2009, January 2009, December 2008, November 2008, October 2008, September 2008, August 2008, July 2008, ...

01/16/09
Creators Of Intellectual Property ...

Creators Of Intellectual Property Have An Economy Too !!! Please Don’t Let The Orphan Works Bill Destroy It ! January 16, 2009 · No Co...

01/15/09
Bacchus Knockus « CreativeGoddess

Bacchus Knockus is a video response to a funny video highlighted on Buzzfeed last week. It’s also another opportunity to work with my n...

01/09/09
The Mystic Otto Rapp: Orphan Works...

Recently, I received more mail on the subject of Orphan Works Legislation. The body of the letter was actually the text from this website...

12/30/08
bethinglish.com: Ask binglish

I know for this reason many artists embed watermarks to protect the image. Now with photoshop that doesn't even make it secure. For more ...

12/27/08
Comment on HR5889 Orphan Works Act...

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12/27/08
Comment on HR5889 Orphan Works Act...

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12/24/08
The Illustrators Partnership Orpha...

On behalf of more than 81 professional organizations – and more than half a million small business owners, we are writing to express ou...

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