Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.2913 Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 20082008-08-02T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/50260Urgent Call to Action Regarding Orphan Works Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-08-02:/commentary/25991842008-08-02T00:00:00ZAngie Pedersen's SB Industry News
"The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" S. 2913 is currently awaiting a vote by the full Senate. Senate Majority and Minority leaders are trying to "hotline" the bill, but individual Senators have put a "hold" on the bill<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scrapbookingindustrynews.com/2008/08/urgent-call-to-action-regarding-orphan-works-act.html">Go to article</a> Urgent message from CHA on Orphan Works Act -- Emails Needed Today!tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/commentary/25962772008-08-01T00:00:00ZKIZER and BENDER's Retail Adventures...
"The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" S. 2913 is currently awaiting a vote by the full Senate. Senate Majority and Minority leaders are trying to "hotline" the bill, but individual senators have put a "hold" on the bill<br /><br /><a href="http://kizerandbender.blogspot.com/2008/08/urgent-message-from-cha-on-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> Jim Goldstein posted a tweettag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/25901602008-07-31T00:00:00ZMyBlogLog - ahimsauzi : New in my neighborhood
email was not enough quickly calling my US Senators to urge them to vote against S. 2913 aka the Orphan Works Legislation Twitter submitted by Jim Goldstein.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/members/jimgoldstein/newwith/me/?eid=1217536343_2_42534092">Go to article</a> WRITE YOUR SENATOR! Orphan Works Bill!tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/commentary/25901592008-07-31T00:00:00Zadistantsoil.com
2913. “The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008″ S. 2913 is currently awaiting a vote by the full Senate. Senate Majority and Minority leaders are trying to “hotline†the bill, but individual Senators have [...]<br /><br /><a href="http://adistantsoil.com/blog/?p=3055">Go to article</a> Reply to Orphan Works Bill - Immediate Action Requiredtag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/commentary/25845192008-07-30T00:00:00ZPro Corner: Semi-Pro and Professional Photograp...
According to some sources, today S. 2913, the Senate’s orphan works bill, was hotlined. That means that it might come to a vote at any moment. There are also conflicting rumors that the bill will be held, keeping it from a vote. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/procorner/discuss/72157606458689363/72157606458850232/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works - Loss of Copyright on your Arttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/25767962008-07-29T00:00:00ZLiving in Cincinnati
These bills, HR5889 and S.2913, have not yet been brought before Congress for consideration. I appreciate you sharing your concerns over how this legislation could affect your work. Should this legislation come before the Senate for a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/cincinnati/discuss/72157606445752409/">Go to article</a> Nashville Biz Journaltag:opencongress.org,2008-07-27:/commentary/25901612008-07-27T00:00:00ZOrphan Works ...
The Orphan Works Bill (HR 5889) and its Senate counterpart (S. 2913) would change the law related to the automatic copyright protection granted to individuals that fixes that work to any medium. The bill would permit an intended user ...<br /><br /><a href="http://genepooleorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/to-promote-progress-of-science-and.html">Go to article</a> Pending Federal Law Threatens All Copyright Owners says the ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/commentary/25384552008-07-22T00:00:00ZLegal / Law News
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 first obtaining permission. The user can later claim that a diligent search was conducted but the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://extralaw.blogspot.com/2008/07/pending-federal-law-threatens-all.html">Go to article</a> Orphaned Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-07-12:/commentary/24823512008-07-12T00:00:00ZBob Dob's Blog
"The Orphaned Works Bill (S.2913) is deceptive Trojan horse legislation that is designed to hi-jack the ownership of visual works by their creator" Brad Holland My friend Tony Bailey wrote the paragraph below. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bobdobs.blogspot.com/2008/07/orphaned-works-bill.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works - ICON5 Address on Orphan Works by Allan Comporttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-12:/commentary/24823502008-07-12T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
As you know, there is legislation in both the House and Senate; the two bills are S.2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 and HR5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. The current status of these bills is different for each one. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/07/orphan-works---icon5-address-on-orphan-works-by-allan-comport.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works - Senator Leahy, A Ball in Senator Leahy’s Courttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/commentary/24695952008-07-09T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, enables use of orphan works – works that may be protected by copyright, but whose owners cannot be identified or located – under certain, limited circumstances. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/07/orphan-works---senator-leahy.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Update from Delawaretag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/commentary/24823492008-07-08T00:00:00ZJack Talk
The sponsors of the legislation contend S. 2913 would help potential users find the owners of the orphan works and facilitate a way for the owners to receive compensation for their works. Moreover, the public would be able to view many ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jack-talk.com/2008/07/orphan-works-update-from-delaware.html">Go to article</a> Writing an article about this.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-30:/commentary/24178482008-06-30T00:00:00ZCreative Endeavors Blog by Bridgette Mongeon
I can hardly believe that it is being considered. If anyone reads this and would like to help please e-mailyour senator and tell the you do not support the Bill S.2913 here is another good article on the subject.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativesculpture.com/blog/2008/06/writing-article-about-this.html">Go to article</a> Copyright: Orphan Works Act Update - Posted by quinncreative on June 27, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/24084022008-06-29T12:56:53ZSteve
Copyright: Orphan Works Act Update Posted by quinncreative on June 27, 2008 I’ve posted information on the Orphan Works Act before ... (<strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, HR 5889), which is now being referred to as the Shawn Bentley Orphan Work<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/copyright-orphan-works-act-update---posted-by-quinncreative-on-june-27-2008.html">Go to article</a> Same old Tune for June...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-29:/commentary/24236182008-06-29T00:00:00ZOpen Content Australia
GovTracks.us, Budget Report: S. 2913: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (20 June 2008) <http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billreport.xpd?bill=s110-2913&type=cbo> at 26 June 2008 EFF Deeplinks, Release the Orphan Works! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ocaustralia.blogspot.com/2008/06/same-old-tune-for-june.html">Go to article</a> Little orphan everybodytag:opencongress.org,2008-06-28:/commentary/24024302008-06-28T00:00:00ZUntitled
Both the house and senate versions of the Orphan Works Bill—HR 5889 and S.2913—would dismantle copyright as we know it. As it stands now, both in the US and abroad, one’s original work is considered one’s own. Period. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thefactotumsrostrum.blogspot.com/2008/06/little-orphan-everybody.html">Go to article</a> If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It or, Who the Hell is Shawn Bentley ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/commentary/23972702008-06-27T00:00:00ZDatabase Management
Written by John Erianne on June 27, 2008 – 6:13 pm - Recently, Congress introduced two bills, S. 2913 and HR 5889, which would significantly alter existing copyright law. These bills, the Orphan Works Act of 2008 or, the Shawn Bentley ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.databasemanagementconsulting.com/2008/06/if-it-ain%E2%80%99t-broke-don%E2%80%99t-fix-it-or-who-the-hell-is-shawn-bentley-and-why-should-we-give-a-fuck/">Go to article</a> S. 2913, Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/commentary/23972652008-06-26T00:00:00Zcbo's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2008.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=9502&type=1">Go to article</a> S. 2913, Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-25:/commentary/25614082008-06-25T00:00:00ZAct
Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2008....<br /><br /><a href="http://freeblog.300online.com/blogs/act/128959/s-2913-shawn/">Go to article</a> Colby: Protect Writers Against Theft-Through-â€Orphan Works ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/23863532008-06-24T00:00:00ZPrincipled Profit
they would have to do, as proposed in new legislation (S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008), is make a “diligent effort†to locate the rights-holder which is “reasonable and appropriate†according to government standards<br /><br /><a href="http://principledprofit.com/good-business-blog/colby-protect-writers-against-theft-through-orphan-works-legislation/2008/06/24/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works - FRENCH GROUPS COMEOUT AGAINST S.2913/HR.5889tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/commentary/23863522008-06-24T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
The decree Shawn Bentley on Orphan Works 2008 (S.2913 and HR5889) is an extremely complicated law that has consequences enormous for all Americans and all people in general. We believe that this law is an insidious attempt to circumvent ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/orphan-works---french-groups-comeout-against-s2913hr5889.html">Go to article</a> LCA Proposes Amendments to Orphan Works Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/24480432008-06-23T00:00:00ZPublic Policy Connections
Leahy (D, Vermont), Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary and Senator Orrin Hatch (R, Utah) expressing appreciation for their continued leadership on S. 2913: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, which limits remedies in copyright ...<br /><br /><a href="http://slaconnections.typepad.com/public_policy_blog/2008/06/lca-proposes-am.html">Go to article</a> Making the Orphan Works Act work for everyonetag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/23998832008-06-23T00:00:00ZNovanda
As a copyleftist, I admire the intent behind the Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889 and S. 2913). At present, as far as today’s artists and historians are concerned, orphan works—those for whom the creators, or the creators’ ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.novanda.com/2008/06/23/making-the-orphan-works-act-work-for-everyone/">Go to article</a> The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act: Advocacy Tips for Crafterstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/23817852008-06-23T00:00:00ZGreen Options
Autumn just filled us in on the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913). If you have any concerns about it, I’m here to tell you how to present those concerns to the people who can make a difference: the federal government. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.greenoptions.com/~r/GreenOptions/~3/318438270/">Go to article</a> S. 2913, Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-23:/commentary/23817842008-06-23T00:00:00ZCBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2008.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=9485&type=1">Go to article</a> Copyright law changes?tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/commentary/24024312008-06-19T00:00:00ZChelsea's Corner
(S.2913) If this bill passes, you could lose the copyright you hold on your own creations. There are many arts organizations fighting this bill. If you are interested in reading the bill, writing your representatives, or just finding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artistsmediums.blogspot.com/2008/06/copyright-lawdangerous-changes.html">Go to article</a> A Million People Against the Orphan Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/commentary/23480152008-06-18T01:38:37Zelizabeth sayles illustration
Here is a petition sponsored by "A Million People Against the Orphan Works Bill," ... , go to the IPA Orphan Works Resource Page for Artists Contact your Senator in opposition to <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://elizabethsayles.blogspot.com/2008/06/million-people-against-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> Do You Care About Your Work?tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/commentary/23480142008-06-16T00:00:00ZShabby Cottage Studio ~Gail Schmidt ~ Artist
Letters to senators should include in the first paragraph information regarding the writer (especially noting if he is a constituent), the name of the bill ("The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" S. 2913), and the writer's ...<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbycottagestudio.blogspot.com/2008/06/do-you-care-about-your-work.html">Go to article</a> 米国ã®Orphan Worksã«é–¢ã™ã‚‹æ³•åˆ¶åŒ–ã®æœ€æ–°çŠ¶æ³tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-15:/commentary/23972672008-06-15T00:00:00Zカレントアウェアネス・ポータル
http://www.arl.org/bm~doc/owlegislation.pdf. HR5889 To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:hr05889:. S.2913. 続ãã‚’èªã‚€.<br /><br /><a href="http://59.106.72.233/node/8044">Go to article</a> Hiking and new Co-workerstag:opencongress.org,2008-06-13:/commentary/23178942008-06-13T00:00:00ZLaughing Leah's Life
S. 2913 recently passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Your comments will be very helpful to me should this bill come to the Senate floor for a vote. Thanks again for getting in touch with me. Please let me know if I can be of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://masala16.livejournal.com/111377.html">Go to article</a> HEY EVERYONE I CARE ABOUT SOMETHING POLITICAL SO GET YOUR ASS ON ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/commentary/23178962008-06-12T00:00:00ZGrace
That's the summary of the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S.2913) and (HR 5889). Anyone who sees this, joining a facebook group about it is great and all, but calling or emailing your Senator and Congressperson about it is much ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hey-skeletor.livejournal.com/50397.html">Go to article</a> NEWS FEATURES, June 7 edition, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-10:/commentary/23743712008-06-10T00:00:00ZAcoustic Americana Music Calendar & News
It’s known as the “Orphan Art Act of 2008,†and it’s now sailing through both houses of the US Congress, in the House of Representatives as HR 5889 “The Orphan Works Act of 2008,†and in the Senate as S.2913 “The Shawn Be<br /><br /><a href="http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/06/news-features-june-7-edition-acoustic.html">Go to article</a> call 911, the artist is down and bloggers bewaretag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/23972692008-06-09T00:00:00ZIntoxicated Zodiac Blog
in a nutshell… if this bill (the US Orphan Works Bills, HR 5889 and S. 2913, introduced into the House and Senate on April 24, 2008) is passed we will not inherently own our work. this includes music, blog entries, photos, doodles, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://intoxicatedzodiac.com/blog/2008/06/10/call-911-the-artist-is-down-and-bloggers-beware/">Go to article</a> All working artists!tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/23072422008-06-09T00:00:00ZIllustrations of Tina and Mr. Bee
Refer to Bill S. 2913 when writing a Senator. Same Orphan Works bill, different #’s for Senate and House. Go to: capwiz.com/gag/dbq/officials to get the contact info for your state’s officials. This affects all of us, painters, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tinavaziri.com/blog/all-working-artists/">Go to article</a> Stop Orphans Work acttag:opencongress.org,2008-06-09:/commentary/23072412008-06-09T00:00:00ZWCCA TV13 - Worcester Community Cable Access
It is difficult to believe that this legislation is acutally happening. We can not be surprised however. Strong Language discretion advised. More about the bill can be traced to S. 2913: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wccatv.com/node/12980">Go to article</a> Stop Orphan Works Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-06-08:/commentary/22996642008-06-08T00:41:57ZSilentMysts Blog
My Acquaintance has emailed me regarding about Orphan Works Act ... for this purpose. You can deep link to it here: Contact your Senator in opposition to <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> NOW The House<br /><br /><a href="http://www.silentmysts.info/2008/06/stop-orphan-works-act.html">Go to article</a> The Orphan Works Act - Act Now!tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-07:/commentary/22996652008-06-07T13:58:30Z The Outer Box
The new Act will expose your art to commercial infringement. It will include work from professional paintings to family snapshots ... . You can deep link to it here: Contact your Senator in opposition to <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://theouterbox.com/2008/06/07/154/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Update: Bill Passes Judiciary Committee and Awaits ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-07:/commentary/23743722008-06-07T00:00:00Zpodcasting
After delaying consideration of S. 2913, the Senate Judiciary Committee finally took up and passed a bill that would reform copyright law relating to "Orphan Works." The bill, which passed the Judiciary Committee by voice vote on May 15 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://podcasting-online.blogspot.com/2008/06/orphan-works-update-bill-passes.html">Go to article</a> Response from Diane Feinstein about Orphan Works 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-06:/commentary/23972662008-06-06T00:00:00ZSusan Webb Photography
Thank you for writing about S. 2913, the “Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act.†I appreciate hearing from you. America’s copyright industry is one of our most important economic engines, and giving artists the incentive to produce their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://susanwebb.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/response-from-diane-feinstein-about-orphan-works-2008/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works - The Association of Medical Illustrators Slamms ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-03:/commentary/22691282008-06-03T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
5889/S. 2913), pending in the House and Senate. An "orphan work" is a creative work, visual or otherwise, whose copyright status and ownership cannot be readily found. Proponents want to use works declared "orphans" ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/06/orphan-works---the-association-of-medical-illustrators-slamms-proposed-legislation.html">Go to article</a> Artists Call to Action, The Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-02:/commentary/22691392008-06-02T21:06:01ZCharlie's InnerartBits
This came to me from my friend and artist Gail Larned. It sounds petty serious and will affect just about every artist you know and like ... legislation (<strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, HR 5889), which is now being referred to as the Shawn Bentle<br /><br /><a href="http://innerartblog0.blogspot.com/2008/06/artists-call-to-action-orphan-works-act.html">Go to article</a> CHA call to action: The Proposed Orphan Works Act. Protect your ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-02:/commentary/22691362008-06-02T00:00:00ZKIZER and BENDER's Retail Adventures...
Letters to senators should include in the first paragraph information regarding the writer (especially noting if he is a constituent), the name of the bill ("The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" S. 2913), and the writer's ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kizerandbender.blogspot.com/2008/06/cha-call-to-action-proposed-orphan.html">Go to article</a> Senate Committee Approves Orphan-Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-06-02:/commentary/22691322008-06-02T00:00:00ZEducational CyberPlayGround™
The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act, S.2913,. This weblog is sponsored by Educational CyberPlayGroundâ„¢.<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.edu-cyberpg.com/2008/06/02/Senate+Committee+Approves+OrphanWorks+Bill.aspx">Go to article</a> A Response from Senator Ben Cardin on the Orphan Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-30:/commentary/22691272008-05-30T00:00:00Zbmoreart
Thank you for writing to me regarding the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913). "Orphan Works" are copyrighted works whose owners are difficult or impossible to identify and/or locate. Consequently, many copyrighted works ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bmoreart.blogspot.com/2008/05/response-from.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Progresstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-30:/commentary/22691252008-05-30T00:00:00ZTom's MAD Blog
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding S. 2913, which is commonly referred to as “orphan works legislation.†I share your concerns about the impact this law could have on the rights of an artist to his or her work and I ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tomrichmond.com/blog/?p=2164">Go to article</a> WTF? Artists! Congress is fucking with copyright law! Act NOW! We ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-29:/commentary/23972682008-05-29T00:00:00ZWTF?
The two bills are S.2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 and HR5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. Markup of the Bentley bill is this Thursday, May 15, and it’s not too late to voice your concerns. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wathafck.blogspot.com/2008/05/wtf-artists-congress-is-fucking-with.html">Go to article</a> Kill Bill - Now!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/23404822008-05-28T00:00:00ZUntitled
“The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008″ S. 2913 has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, and has now moved to the full Senate for a vote. We were unable to achieve significant changes to the bill to better protect the rights of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://pigees.com/idareyouradio/?p=178">Go to article</a> Reply to Take Action: Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Worktag:opencongress.org,2008-05-28:/commentary/22691232008-05-28T00:00:00ZDFW Area Meetup
On May 15, 2008, an amended version of S. 2913 was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee and awaits further consideration by the full Senate. This legislation is intended to help fix the "orphan works" problem while taking into ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dallasareameetup/discuss/72157604954350055/72157605310754246/">Go to article</a> Take Action!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-23:/commentary/22691422008-05-23T14:12:32Zelizabeth sayles illustration
Say NO to Orphan Works! Despite intense lobbying by illustration and photography advocacy groups, the Senate version of the Orphan Works Bill, ... in opposition to <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> NOW - TAKE ACTION letter from the Illustrator's P<br /><br /><a href="http://elizabethsayles.blogspot.com/2008/05/take-action.html">Go to article</a> Time to Act!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/commentary/22691442008-05-21T18:36:09ZAngle and Direction
Got this recently: FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS’ PARTNERSHIP Call to Action Last Thursday the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed their Orphan Works Act ... in opposition to <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> NOW The House Judiciary Committee is consider<br /><br /><a href="http://anm116.blogspot.com/2008/05/time-to-act.html">Go to article</a> More on the Orphan Works Bill - More action to take.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/commentary/23506432008-05-21T00:00:00ZAtomic Bear Press
“The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008″ S. 2913 has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, and has now moved to the full Senate for a vote. We were unable to achieve significant changes to the bill to better protect the rights of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://atomicbearpress.com/2008/05/21/more-on-the-orphan-works-bill-more-action-to-take/">Go to article</a> URGENT! Orphan Works Updatetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/commentary/22691452008-05-20T21:10:46ZexposingFashion.com :: Behind The Scenes with Kevin Michael Reed :: Fashion & Beauty Photographer
URGENT! Orphan Works Update Tue, May 20, 2008 0 Comments (Copied from an APA National email blast) CALL TO ACTION on Orphan Works Congress Needs to Hear from You NOW! The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, the<br /><br /><a href="http://www.exposingFashion.com/?p=103">Go to article</a> My Images Are Not Orphanstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/commentary/22691462008-05-20T01:22:42Zred square photo blog Architecture Travel Photographer Blog
Imagine a large company using a photograph of you, without your knowledge, to sell their products ... to persuade our Congress to adopt <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008. If this law<br /><br /><a href="http://redsquarephoto.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-images-are-not-orphans.html">Go to article</a> ARTISTS: Oppose S2913 the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/commentary/22691372008-05-20T00:00:00ZPortlandiaphile
I'm writing to ask that you oppose S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008. Despite the title of this bill, its effects will not be limited to those works that are true "orphans". Instead, it will affect any citizen's ...<br /><br /><a href="http://damnportlanders.livejournal.com/12151749.html">Go to article</a> Protect Your Rights as a Visual Creator/Copyright Holdertag:opencongress.org,2008-05-20:/commentary/22691292008-05-20T00:00:00Zcartoongoddess Sketchblog
The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008″ S. 2913 has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, and has now moved to the full Senate for a vote. We were unable to achieve significant changes to the bill to better protect the rights of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cartoongoddess.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/protect-your-rights-as-a-visual-creatorcopyright-holder/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works- ASMP Updatetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/22691482008-05-19T13:15:21ZA Photo Editor - Photography Director Rob Haggart
ASMP is now calling for photographers to write their Senators after realizing the Senate version of Orphan Works has none of the changes they like ... in opposition to <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, the Senate version of the Orphan Works bill. <br /><br /><a href="http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/05/19/orphan-works-asmp-update/">Go to article</a> S.2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/commentary/24383832008-05-19T00:00:00ZAct
(c) Report to Congress- Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Register of Copyrights shall prepare and submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a...<br /><br /><a href="http://freeblog.300online.com/blogs/act/41456/s-2913-shawn/">Go to article</a> Will Your Images, Photos, Artistic, & Other Copyrighted Work ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/24289532008-05-16T00:00:00Zvahm
Will Your Images, Photos, Artistic, & Other Copyrighted Work Become Public Property? HomeBizNotes.com If a proposed law, HR 5889, The Orphan Works Bill of 2008 passes the US House of Representatives or S. 2913, The Shawn Bentley Orphan ...<br /><br /><a href="http://vahm-online.blogspot.com/2008/05/will-your-images-photos-artistic-other.html">Go to article</a> S.2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-16:/commentary/22691242008-05-16T00:00:00ZCopywrite
S. 2913. To provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. April 24, 2008. Mr. LEAHY (for himself and Mr. HATCH) introduced the following bill; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://copywrite.org/2008/05/16/s2913-shawn-bentley-orphan-works-act-of-2008/">Go to article</a> Senate Committee Approves Orphan-Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22691502008-05-15T19:13:20ZSCAD-ATL Illustration
May 15, 2008 "The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill today to make it easier for scholars, archivists, ... . The legislation, The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act, <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, would make it less costly for peo<br /><br /><a href="http://scad-atl-illu.blogspot.com/2008/05/senate-committee-approves-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> Senate Committee Approves Orphan-Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22691512008-05-15T18:21:21ZKen Dubrowski Studio
From The Chroncile by —-Andrea L. Foster May 15, 2008 Senate Committee Approves Orphan-Works Bill The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously ... Bentley Orphan Works Act, <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, would make it less costly for people t<br /><br /><a href="http://kendubrowski.blogspot.com/2008/05/senate-committee-approves-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> Senate Committee Approves Orphan-Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/commentary/22691522008-05-15T16:41:16ZOnline Education News, Online University News, Online
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill today to make it easier for scholars, archivists, and others to use orphan works ... Bentley Orphan Works Act, <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, would make it less costly for people to exp<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ya-edu.com/senate-committee-approves-orphan-works-bill-2/">Go to article</a> Ask Your Representative to Oppose the Orphan Works Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/commentary/22691552008-05-14T21:56:41ZJoAnn vs JoAnn
The Orphan Works Act of 2008, Bill # H.R. 5889 (along with the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>) is reprehensible. The short story is that unless a visual artist (e.g. painter<br /><br /><a href="http://globalwrites.com/jotblog/?p=416">Go to article</a> Save Web Radiotag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/commentary/22691382008-05-13T00:00:00ZWired Jesus Podcast
On Thursday May 15, Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas will introduce the Internet Radio Equality Act (IREA) as an amendment to the Orphan Works Bill (S. 2913) while it is being considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wiredjesus.com/?p=194">Go to article</a> Big business to steal artwork, sponsored by our Congresstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-11:/commentary/21892282008-05-11T00:00:00ZNew England Film Movement Blog
Bill # S.2913 These bills effectively release creative work, whose authors or originators cannot be found, to use by anyone, including major corporations. This will allow large corporations to take advantage of the limited understanding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beanywood.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,big-business-to-steal-artwork-sponsored-by-our-congress.html/Itemid,99999999/">Go to article</a> How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art and Written Work?tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-10:/commentary/21829622008-05-10T02:40:24Z Quilting and Patchwork
How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art and Written Work? QuiltingAndPatchwork.com If a proposed law, H.R ... of 2008, quilters, quilts, <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. House of Representatives, U<br /><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingandpatchwork.com/2008/05/09/how-will-the-orphan-works-bill-affect-ownership-of-your-art-and-written-work/">Go to article</a> NPPA Cannot Support Orphan Works Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-10:/commentary/21834212008-05-10T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
US Copyright Office Orphan Works page, including links to its report, HR 5889 (the Orphan Works Act of 2008), S. 2913 (the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008), Congressional testimony. Editorial Photographers-UK blog post on US ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/05/nppa-cannot-sup.html">Go to article</a> Copyright, Orphan Works and your creative outputtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-10:/commentary/21872062008-05-10T00:00:00ZKatsBits RSS
There's are a couple of bills (HR 5889 & S. 2913) passing through the US Governmental Houses that are causing more than just a little bit of concern for artists and creatives the world over. Even though it's currently an issue specific ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.katsbits.com/?subaction=showfull&id=1210461322&archive=">Go to article</a> Who is this Orphan - Shawn Bentley?tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21829642008-05-09T16:29:10ZThe Blood of Patriots
Why do we allow laws to be passed to make immoral acts legal? One of the new Bills going through the Congress these days is the ‘Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008′<strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> &amp; H.R.5889 (See links below for mo<br /><br /><a href="http://thebloodofpatriots.com/rag/?p=25">Go to article</a> Big business to steal artwork, sponsored by our Congresstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21770092008-05-09T00:00:00ZNew England Film Movement Blog
Bill # S.2913 These bills effectively release creative work, whose authors or originators cannot be found, to use by anyone, including major corporations. This will allow large corporations to take advantage of the limited understanding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beanywood.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,big-business-to-steal-artwork-sponsored-by-our-congress.html/Itemid,76/">Go to article</a> Protect Visual Artists - Oppose the Orphan Works Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21792832008-05-09T00:00:00ZShottie Work
Today S. 2913 is in markup in the Senate IP Subcommittee. The Illustrators Partnership of America has established House & Senate Judiciary IP Committee alerts on the Capwiz site for action now. They are urging EVERYONE to write again ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shottiework.com/?p=317">Go to article</a> Artists - Protect Your Copyright!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21792842008-05-09T00:00:00ZWyrd Designs
Today S. 2913 is in markup in the Senate IP Subcommittee. We have established House & Senate Judiciary IP Committee alerts on the Capwiz site for action now. Urge EVERYONE to write again today. It is automatically configured: If your ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lokis-dottir.livejournal.com/81000.html">Go to article</a> Stop Orphan Works Copyright Bill!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-09:/commentary/21798952008-05-09T00:00:00ZThe Digital Video Information Network
The Orphan Works Act of 2008, introduced in the House, and the Senate’s Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) would effectively allow photos and other created works to be used without prior permission if the actual copyright ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=121259">Go to article</a> Melissa gets a tattoo!!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21886622008-05-08T14:49:51ZAustin Images | Blog
So, check this out (wow, I sound like Randy Jackson!).. ... of 2008, as written in H.R.5889 and <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>. I strongly oppose this legislation and cannot emphasize<br /><br /><a href="http://susanlaustin.blogspot.com/2008/05/melissa-gets-tattoo.html">Go to article</a> NTA Upholstery Fabrics Committee Studies Orphan Works Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21729122008-05-08T00:00:00ZNational Textile Association
The Senate bill (S.2913) was introduced the same day by Patrick J. Leahy [VT]. The bills provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. NTA is studying these bills. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nationaltextile.blogspot.com/2008/05/nta-upholstery-fabrics-committee.html">Go to article</a> Copyright laws in Jepordy!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21724222008-05-08T00:00:00ZUntitled
There is a piece of legislation pending in both the House and the Senate (Bill HR 5889 and Bill S. 2913) known as The Orphan Works Act of 2008. Despite its seemingly laudable ends, this bill needs to be opposed and defeated. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.waccobb.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35818">Go to article</a> Please, Sir...May I Have Some More (Rights)?tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21724232008-05-08T00:00:00ZThe WOMP-Blog Archives
It's called HR5889 - The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (with this one, S.2913 - The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, also involved). In a nutshell, the "Orphan Works Act" is designed to exempt re-users of any artist's creative ...<br /><br /><a href="http://1womp.livejournal.com/58616.html">Go to article</a> artitsts' rights under fire...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21724242008-05-08T00:00:00Zpaws and reflect...
"The Orphan Works Act of 2008" (HR 5889), and the "Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" (S.2913), were released to the House of Representatives and the Senate, recently. While at first glance the law seems to be a "last resort&q<br /><br /><a href="http://laughing1wolf.blogspot.com/2008/05/artitsts-rights-under-fire.html">Go to article</a> Help!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21724252008-05-08T00:00:00ZUntitled
Both the Senate version, S.2913, and the House version, HR5889 are very similar in nature and closely mirror the Orphan Works Act of 2006. This is being voted on next week. I know most of you are artist in some way. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://maiaharms.blogspot.com/2008/05/help.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Bill Analysistag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21729102008-05-08T00:00:00ZFractured Atlas Blog
During this markup, Chairman Berman used a manager’s amendment as substitute for the base bill that now mirrors the Senate companion bill S.2913 by adding a provision that limits damages against museums, as well as archives, libraries, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/blog/2008/05/08/orphan-works-bill-analysis/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21729112008-05-08T00:00:00ZMilwaukee Photographer Corey Hengen
APA, in seeking to represent the best interests of its members, takes the position that the legislation offered in both bills -- S.2913 and HR5889 -- does not achieve the goal as we believe was originally intended, and instead provides ...<br /><br /><a href="http://coreyhengen.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-legislation_08.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21750062008-05-08T00:00:00ZMilwaukee Photographer Corey Hengen
APA, in seeking to represent the best interests of its members, takes the position that the legislation offered in both bills -- S.2913 and HR5889 -- does not achieve the goal as we believe was originally intended, and instead provides ...<br /><br /><a href="http://coreyhengen.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-legislation.html">Go to article</a> The Shawn Bentley Orphan Acts of 2008 :: The Orphan Works Acto fo 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21750072008-05-08T00:00:00ZNews
These bills are named/numbered respectively as The Shawn Bentley Orphan Acts of 2008 (S.2913) and The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889). If these bills pass, they will change our copyright laws and substantially remove protection ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.reddotproject.org/2008/05/08/the-shawn-bentley-orphan-acts-of-2008-the-orphan-works-acto-fo-2008/">Go to article</a> Support the Orphan Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21750082008-05-08T00:00:00ZNEWSgrist - where spin is art
The two bills currently on the table - S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (PDF link) and HR 5889: The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (PDF link) - go a long way to address these issues and if passed, would grant the public ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newsgrist.typepad.com/underbelly/2008/05/support-the-orp.html">Go to article</a> jesselowe @ 2008-05-08T16:59:00tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21750202008-05-08T00:00:00ZQuotidian Meditations
Late April: <a href="http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h5889:">HR5889</a> and <a href="http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.02913:">S.2913</a> are introduced in the House and Senate, respecti<br /><br /><a href="http://jesselowe.livejournal.com/46838.html">Go to article</a> New bill allows corporations to steal your artworktag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21750212008-05-08T00:00:00ZCommunity for CG Artists
Bill # S.2913 These bills effectively release creative work, whose authors or originators cannot be found, to use by anyone, including major corporations. This will allow large corporations to take advantage of the limited understanding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.3dm3.com/forum/f50/new-bill-allows-corporations-steal-your-artwork-14292/">Go to article</a> Photo creators please take action asap- S.2913tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21769872008-05-08T00:00:00ZPro Photo HOME
APA, in seeking to represent the best interests of its members, takes the position that the legislation offered in both bills -- S.2913 and HR5889 -- does not achieve the goal as we believe was originally intended, and instead provides ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/open-photography-discussion/76684-photo-creators-please-take-action-asap-s-2913-a.html">Go to article</a> Big business to steal artwork, sponsored by our Congresstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21769882008-05-08T00:00:00ZNew England Film Movement Blog
Bill # S.2913 These bills effectively release creative work, whose authors or originators cannot be found, to use by anyone, including major corporations. This will allow large corporations to take advantage of the limited understanding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beanywood.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,big-business-to-steal-artwork-sponsored-by-our-congress.html/Itemid,937/">Go to article</a> Reply to Take Action: Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Worktag:opencongress.org,2008-05-08:/commentary/21769892008-05-08T00:00:00ZDFW Area Meetup
However, it is the position of the APA that parts of the legislation offered in both bills -- S.2913 and HR5889 – is poorly written with the potential to be very destructive to living artists nationwide and beyond. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/dallasareameetup/discuss/72157604954350055/72157604961075047/">Go to article</a> Urgent: Orphan Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21659502008-05-07T13:54:05ZA Photo Editor - Photography Director Rob Haggart
I was planning on spending some time looking at the Orphan Works Bill eventually but it appears that I may have missed the boat ... of its members, takes the position that the legislation offered in both bills — <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> <br /><br /><a href="http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/05/07/urgent-orphan-works-bill/">Go to article</a> APA POSITION ON ORPHAN WORKS 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21657802008-05-07T09:28:21ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
URGENT CALL TO ACTION BREAKING NEWS, May 6, 2008 - The House is meeting tomorrow 2:00 p.m ... the position that the legislation offered in both bills -- <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> and H.R.5889 -- does not achieve the goal<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/05/apa-position--1.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works: Write Your Representativetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21657792008-05-07T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
The orphan works legislation, bills S. 2913 and HR 5889, propose changes in the way copyrighted works are handled in the event that the copyright holder can not be located. Though the two bills have some notable differences, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/05/orphan-works-wr.html">Go to article</a> Save Orphan Works!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21659492008-05-07T00:00:00ZPublic Knowledge - Blogging, Events, and...
The two bills currently on the table — S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (PDF link) and HR 5889: The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (PDF link) — go a long way to address these issues and if passed, would grant the public ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.publicknowledge.org/~r/publicknowledge-main/~3/285369032/1552">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21673992008-05-07T00:00:00ZPicture Stories by Stephen Alvarez
If HR 5889 (the house bill) or S.2913 (the senate bill) become law many photographers would have to reconsider how they make a living. There is a link here to help you register your opposition. I've already talked to my representative ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.picturestoryblog.com/2008/05/orphan-works-bi.html">Go to article</a> Save Orphan Works!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21674002008-05-07T00:00:00ZPublic Knowledge - Blogging, Events, and...
The two bills currently on the table — S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (PDF link) and HR 5889: The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (PDF link) — go a long way to address these issues and if passed, would grant the public ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.publicknowledge.org/~r/publicknowledge-main/~3/285386552/save-orphan-works">Go to article</a> Take Action: Orphan Rights Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21682362008-05-07T00:00:00ZHero Design Studio + Boutique
Despite its seemingly laudable ends, S. 2913 and HR. 5889 - the “Orphan Works Bill†needs to be opposed and defeated. And we need to do this immediately! Here's why: 1. It changes the 1976 US Copyright Act (enacted in 197 , and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://herodesignstudio.blogspot.com/2008/05/take-action-orphan-rights-act.html">Go to article</a> the tangled webs we weavetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21683692008-05-07T00:00:00Zidealistic cynic =^) ;-\
S.2913 “The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008″. there’sa lot of hullabuloo about these two documents in my immediate circle of friends. still trying to figure out if it means what they think it means for artists’ copyright to their<br /><br /><a href="http://www.splort.org/ramblings/archives/124">Go to article</a> I don't know how many of you are aware of this act that is trying ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/21683902008-05-07T00:00:00ZRaz City ArtBlog
HR5889 The Orphan Works Act of 2008 S.2913 The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 If you have a blog post this on your blog, email other visual artist get the word out if the lack of protection of your art concerns you.<br /><br /><a href="http://art-of-raz.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-dont-know-how-many-of-you-are-aware.html">Go to article</a> Don't look at me like that!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/21620892008-05-06T00:00:00ZIMBIBE
I'm writing to urge you to oppose the US Orphan Works Bills, HR 5889 and S. 2913, introduced into the House and Senate on April 24, 2008. These bills would amend Chapter 5 of Title 17, United States Code, (Copyright law) by adding ...<br /><br /><a href="http://saillos.blogspot.com/2008/05/dont-look-at-me-like-that.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works: Write Your Representativetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/21632802008-05-06T00:00:00ZPlagiarismToday
The orphan works legislation, bills S. 2913 and HR 5889, propose changes in the way copyrighted works are handled in the event that the copyright holder can not be located. Though the two bills have some notable differences, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2008/05/06/orphan-works-write-your-representative/">Go to article</a> SLA Needs Your Immediate Help: Support Orphan Works Legislation ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/21683912008-05-06T00:00:00ZPublic Policy Connections
... the Committee on the Judiciary Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and Senator Orin Hatch (R-Utah) expressing appreciation for the introduction of S. 2913, which limits remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://slaconnections.typepad.com/public_policy_blog/2008/05/lca-supports-s.html">Go to article</a> The Orphaned Works Act and Youtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/commentary/21910462008-05-06T00:00:00ZKnow to Compete
HR5889 - S. 2913. The first information I received on this was an email warning everyone to beware of this bill. It discussed how we'd have to register everything we created with a commercial copyright office and we'd lose all are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://knowtocompete.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphaned-works-act-and-you.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21602582008-05-05T00:00:00ZVIGNALI STUDIO
S.2913 and HR 5889.) Seeing a great big watermark is not a great way to blog or to show samples of our artwork on our websites, but this may be one of the only real protections left to us should this become law. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://vignalistudio.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-act.html">Go to article</a> IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED: Support Copyright Orphan Works Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21593572008-05-05T00:00:00ZDistrict Dispatch
Contact your member on the Senate Judiciary Committee (see list below) prior to the scheduled markup hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2008 to convey that we strongly support the need for Orphan Works legislation (S. 2913); however, we cannot ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=474">Go to article</a> Congressional Activities: Week of May 5, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21593582008-05-05T00:00:00ZACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution...
... applications filed by members of the Armed Forces and to establish a deadline for processing such applications, S. 2913, to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works, S. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.acsblog.org/news-and-announcements-congressional-activities-week-of-may-5-2008.html">Go to article</a> Support Orphan Works Legislationtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/commentary/21593592008-05-05T00:00:00ZScholarly Communication & Copyright
There is legislation in both the House and Senate (HR 5889, S. 2913) regarding orphan works -- those works whose copyright holder cannot be found. This legislation limits remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://uflib-copyright.blogspot.com/2008/05/support-orphan-works-legislation.html">Go to article</a> A Letter for the Lazy, Like Me, to Write Your Senators or Congressman in Protest of the "Orphan Works" Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21572972008-05-04T21:39:06ZIllustration Rocks!
LETTER 1 (date) Congressman/Congresswoman/Senator (their name) (their contact info) Fax: (their fax number) Re: The Orphan Works legislation Bill # (either H.R. 5889 or S. 2913 depending who you're writing) Dear (their name), My name is (you<br /><br /><a href="http://byuillustration2007.blogspot.com/2008/05/letter-for-lazy-like-me-to-write-your.html">Go to article</a> Proposed Orphan Works Legislation Billstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21654102008-05-04T00:46:00ZStephen Bruno Photography
I own several books on copyright laws and regulations for artists, photographers, and writers. I try to keep up to date on current or proposed legislation. I recently noticed two proposed orphan works legislation bills (<strong class="keyword">S.2913</str<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.stephenbrunophotography.com/?p=18">Go to article</a> Orphan Works 2008 Commentary by the Stock Artists Alliancetag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21510892008-05-04T00:00:00ZSteve Marsel Photo Blog
House Version: HR 5889, Orphan Works Act of 2008 [ PDF ] Senate Version: S.2913, Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 [ PDF ] As in 2006, these new bills strive to address the desire of publishers and museum owners, but in doing so, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stevemarselphotoblog.typepad.com/steve_marsel_photo_blog/2008/05/orphan-works-20.html">Go to article</a> A Letter for the Lazy, Like Me, to Write Your Senators or ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21547252008-05-04T00:00:00ZOctopus Ink Illustration by Meridth Gimbel
The Shawn Bentley Orphan Acts of 2008 (S. 2913) and The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR 5889) I am writing in opposition to two new bills coming up for a vote: S. 2913 and HR 5889. I am a (list state, district) illustrator and author who ...<br /><br /><a href="http://meridthgimbel.blogspot.com/2008/05/letter-for-lazy-like-me-to-write-your.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Workstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21547262008-05-04T00:00:00ZIf I Were King
Senate: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, S.2913 House: Ophan Works Act of 2008, HR5889. Feel free to adopt as much or as little of the text below to communicate with your congresscritters, particularly if they are not the same as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ifiwereking.net/2008/05/04/orphan-works/">Go to article</a> ORPHAN WORKS ACT FROM AN IP ATTORNEY'S PERSPECTIVEtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21547272008-05-04T00:00:00ZDiane's Musings
RE: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 – S. 2913 Dear Distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Bill. Our law firm focuses extensively on the creative arts industries and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dianeknottsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-act-from-ip-attorneys.html">Go to article</a> Copyright Legislation of Concern to Designerstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-04:/commentary/21572882008-05-04T00:00:00ZScrapbook Update
Just thought I’d chime in on the Orphan Works situation. As you probably know, last Friday both the Senate and House introduced variations of the same bill: The Shawn Bentley Orphan Acts of 2008 (S. 2913) and The Orphan Works Act of...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/scrapnancy/2008/05/copyright-legis.html">Go to article</a> Yay it's saturday!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/21491912008-05-03T00:00:00ZThe scattered ramblings of a cluttered mind
First of all the senate version is also called "The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (S. 2913) It was introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and lists Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) as a backer, I find this odd because Hatch appears to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dejablu503.livejournal.com/539956.html">Go to article</a> Proposed Orphan Works Legislation billstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-03:/commentary/21492122008-05-03T00:00:00ZStephen Bruno
I recently noticed two proposed orphan works legislation bills (S.2913 and HR 5889) that are currently in Congress. This proposed legislation pertains to the rights to works of art and photographs for which the copyright holder cannot ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stephenbrunophotography.blogspot.com/2008/05/proposed-orphan-works-legislation-bills.html">Go to article</a> Letter to Senate re Orphan Workstag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21421962008-05-02T00:00:00ZGloria Hansen's Blog
I don’t know if you are aware of the devastating consequences that two pending bills (HR 5889 - The Orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913- The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008) will have on the entire art licensing industry, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gloriahansen.com/weblog/?p=212">Go to article</a> How Licensing Works. Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Worktag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21421992008-05-02T00:00:00Zcai blog
Orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913- The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008) will have on the entire art licensing industry, so I felt compelled to share my concerns in hopes that the bill could be reworked to address them. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://allianceofillustrators.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-licensing-works-dont-let-congress.html">Go to article</a> Reply to Latest copyright thefttag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21442652008-05-02T00:00:00ZThe Dissident Café.
Senate (Bill HR 5889 and Bill S. 2913) known as The Orphan Works Act of 2008. Despite its seemingly laudable ends, this bill needs to be opposed and defeated. And we need to do this immediately! Here's ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/pndissidentcafe/discuss/72157604828843647/72157604843734342/">Go to article</a> Making it easy for us...tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21442662008-05-02T00:00:00Zwellerwishes
Regarding the Orphan Works acts of 2008 (HR 5889 and S. 2913) The Illustrators' Partnership has put together a page of resources to make it MUCH EASIER for all of us to fight for our rights! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wellerwishes.blogspot.com/2008/05/making-it-easy-for-us.html">Go to article</a> Pass this on!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21442672008-05-02T00:00:00ZWait... it gets better
Both the Senate version, S.2913, and the House version, HR5889 are very similar in nature and closely mirror the Orphan Works Act of 2006. PLEASE CONTACT AND BE HEARD WE NEED TO STOP THIS: Find your representative: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://waititgetsbetter.blogspot.com/2008/05/pass-this-on.html">Go to article</a> Orphaned Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21442842008-05-02T00:00:00Zfricative
Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, S. 2913 [Senate] · The Orphan Works Act of 2008, HR 5889 For all of you out there who create works of art, amateur or not, this applies to you. It makes me so unbelievably angry that someone could ...<br /><br /><a href="http://fricative.morning-songs.com/2008/05/02/orphaned-works-act-of-2008/">Go to article</a> S.2913 Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/21472042008-05-02T00:00:00ZOpen Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills
A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2913/show">Go to article</a> Orphan Works 2008 - A Wolf In Sheep's Clothingtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/21356722008-05-01T07:45:54ZPhoto Business News & Forum
The orphan works dilemma needs to be solved. Just not this way ... to be a bumpy ride. (Continued after the Jump) The bills as presented ( <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong> and H.R. 5889<br /><br /><a href="http://photobusinessforum.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-2008-wolf-in-sheeps.html">Go to article</a> Copyright laws in jepordy-artists! heads up!tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/21421972008-05-01T00:00:00ZWaccoBB
There is a piece of legislation pending in both the House and the Senate (Bill HR 5889 and Bill S. 2913) known as The Orphan Works Act of 2008. Despite its seemingly laudable ends, this bill needs to be opposed and defeated. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.waccobb.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35543">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Billtag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/commentary/21421982008-05-01T00:00:00ZTattooDreams
Refer to Bill S. 2913 when writing a Senator. Same Orphan Works bill, different #’s for Senate and House. Go to: http://capwiz.com/gag/dbq/officials to get the contact info for your state’s officials. This affects all of us, painters, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tattoodreams.blogspot.com/2008/05/orphan-works-bill.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Bill - Don’t Lose the Rights to Your Worktag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21356662008-04-30T00:00:00ZArt Fair Insider - the Blog
Refer to Bill S. 2913 when writing a Senator. Same Orphan Works bill, different #’s for Senate and House. Go to: http://capwiz.com/gag/dbq/officials to get the contact info for your state’s officials. This affects all of us, painters, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artfaircalendar.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/orphan-works-bill-dont-lose-the-rights-to-your-work/">Go to article</a> FURTHER REASONS TO OPPOSE ORPHAN WORKS BILLtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21356672008-04-30T00:00:00ZDiane's Musings
I don’t know if you are aware of the devastating consequences that two pending bills (HR 5889 - The Orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913- The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008) will have on the entire art licensing industry, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dianeknottsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/04/further-reasons-to-oppose-orphan-works.html">Go to article</a> ORPHAN WORKS OF 2008 - The time to act is now!tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21356692008-04-30T00:00:00Zartsandcraftslaw
RE: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 – S. 2913 Dear Distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Bill. Our law firm focuses extensively on the creative arts industries and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://artsandcraftslaw.blogspot.com/2008/04/orphan-works-of-2008-time-to-act-is-now.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Bills Filed in Congresstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21356702008-04-30T00:00:00ZNational Textile Association
The Senate bill (S.2913) was introduced the same day by Patrick J. Leahy [VT]. The bills provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. NTA is studying these bills. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nationaltextile.blogspot.com/2008/04/orphan-works-bills-filed-in-congress.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works 2008 - A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothingtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21356712008-04-30T00:00:00ZPhotographer Finder Blog
The bills as presented ( S.2913 and HR 5889) are a photographer’s worst nightmare, and do much more harm than good. If you have not read them yourself, take the time to go through them, they may well become a dictator of your future. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.photographerfinder.net/blog/2008/04/30/orphan-works-2008-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/">Go to article</a> Food and Halloweentag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21422002008-04-30T00:00:00ZPercevel's Muse
As you probably know, last Friday both the Senate and House introduced variations of the same bill: The Shawn Bentley Orphan Acts of 2008 (S. 2913) and The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (HR. 5889). If these bills pass, they will have ...<br /><br /><a href="http://percevelsmuse.blogspot.com/2008/05/food-and-halloween.html">Go to article</a> How Licensing Works. Don't Let Congress Orphan Your Worktag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/commentary/21654002008-04-30T00:00:00ZSomething to Cherish
I don't know if you are aware of the devastating consequences that two pending bills (HR 5889 - The orphan Works Act of 2008 and S. 2913- The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008) will have on the entire art licensing industry, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://somethingtocherish.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-licensing-works-dont-let-congress.html">Go to article</a> Is your art at risk?tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-28:/commentary/21422012008-04-28T21:33:32ZKristy Valshan Blog
Is your art at risk? April 28th, 2008 / Kristy Valshan / 3 comments Written by: Jeanine Baechtold I am REALLY not one for drama. Not at all ... , <strong class="keyword">S.2913</strong>, and the House version, H.R.5889 are very similar in nature and cl<br /><br /><a href="http://kristyvalshan.com/blog/archives/kristy-valshan/is-your-art-at-risk/">Go to article</a> “Orphan Works†Legislation Introduced in the House and Senatetag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21107142008-04-25T00:00:00ZNational Coalition for History
On April 24, 2008, leading members of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation (HR 5889, S. 2913) to preserve so-called “orphan works†– works that may be protected by copyright, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://historycoalition.org/2008/04/25/orphan-works-legislation-introduced-in-the-house-and-senate/">Go to article</a> Legislation to Ease Problem of Orphan Works Is Introduced in Congresstag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21107152008-04-25T00:00:00ZYa-Edu Education News
The bills, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, S. 2913, in the Senate; and the Orphan Works Act of 2008, HR 5889, in the US House of Representatives, are supported by the Association of Research Libraries, the Internet Archive, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ya-edu.com/legislation-to-ease-problem-of-orphan-works-is-introduced-in-congress/">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Bills Introducedtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21107162008-04-25T00:00:00ZPlagiarismToday
Both the Senate version, S.2913, and the House version, HR5889 are very similar in nature and closely mirror the Orphan Works Act of 2006, which failed to pass. According to attorney Joe Keeley, the two bills are very similar to the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2008/04/25/orphan-works-bills-introduced/">Go to article</a> Congress Proposes 'Orphan Works' Changestag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21107172008-04-25T00:00:00ZTech Policy Central
Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) co-sponsored S. 2913, named The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 in honor of a former aide to Sen. Hatch. On the House side, Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA) and Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.techpolicycentral.com/2008/04/congress-proposes-orphan-works.php">Go to article</a> 2008 Orphan Works Bill Introduced to US House & Senate (Artist ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21107182008-04-25T00:00:00ZScifi-Meshes.com
(ETA: according to Alex Curtis over at Public Knowledge, the bill numbers you're looking for are S.2913 and HR 5889. They have PDFs which you can download, too.) A discussion of the differences between the 2006 and 2008 bill, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/3d-industry-news/41654-2008-orphan-works-bill-introduced-us-house-senate-artist-copyrights.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works Legislation...a horror storytag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21107192008-04-25T00:00:00ZBrenda Pinnick -news, ideas, events and more...
Both the Senate version, S.2913, and the House version, HR5889 are very similar in nature and closely mirror the Orphan Works Act of 2006. Please visit this page to read more and to hear an interview that very clearly explains what is ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brendapinnick.typepad.com/brenda_pinnick_news_ideas/2008/04/orphan-works-le.html">Go to article</a> Orphan Works 2008: House and Senate Bills Introducedtag:opencongress.org,2008-04-25:/commentary/21492112008-04-25T00:00:00ZDigital Freedom
Both the US Senate and House of Representatives have introduced orphan works legislation (S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, HR 5889: The Orphan Works Act of 2008), rooted in the same language based on the previous ...<br /><br /><a href="http://digitalfreedom.org/utilities/2008/04/orphan-works-2008-house-and-senate.html">Go to article</a> Groups Praise Orphan Works Legislation Introduced In Senate and Housetag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/21509172008-04-24T00:00:00ZPublic Knowledge - Fighting for your digital...
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and former panel Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Senate’s version, S. 2913. House Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA), introduced his ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/1538">Go to article</a> Groups Praise Orphan Works Legislation Introduced In Senate and Housetag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/commentary/21107202008-04-24T00:00:00ZPublic Knowledge - Blogging, Events, and...
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and former panel Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the Senate’s version, S. 2913. House Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA), introduced his ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.publicknowledge.org/~r/publicknowledge-main/~3/277164765/1538">Go to article</a> Bill Action: Introduced: S. 2913: A bill to provide a limitation ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/21107132008-04-23T00:00:00ZActive Legislation -- Tracked by govtrack.us
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] introduced S. 2913: A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-2913">Go to article</a> S. 2913, A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in ...tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/commentary/21153372008-04-23T00:00:00ZWashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc...
S. 2913 would provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2913.html">Go to article</a>