S.2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008

A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: A bill to provide a limitation on judicial remedies in copyright infringement cases involving orphan works. as introduced.
  • Popular: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 as passed senate.

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News Coverage

10/01/08
Orphan works bill could open libra...

S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, would ensure that owners of such works receive fair compensation for their use, but ...

Source: GCN.com, DC
09/30/08
Libel Tourist, Orphan Works Bills ...

The AAP also praised the Senate for passing the "Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008" (S.2913) which would address the problem of “o...

Source: Publishers Weekly, NY
09/04/08
Music Chief Answers DailyTech's To...

Mr. Bengloff: The proposed Orphan Works legislation (S.2913 in the Senate and HR5889 in the House of Representatives) is aimed at changin...

Source: DailyTech, IL
05/06/08
Mind Your Business: Don't Lose the...

"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 Represe...

Source: Animation World Network, CA
05/05/08
Artist Urges Creators to Fight Pro...

"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 Repre...

Source: PR Web (press release), WA
04/30/08
Editorial: Orphan Works 2, Boogalo...

On April 24th, new legislation was brought before the US House and Senate in the form of HR.5889 and S.2913, two nearly identical bills ...

Source: Firefox News, AZ
04/24/08
Orphan Works 2008: House and Senat...

Both the US Senate and House of Representatives have introduced orphan works legislation (S. 2913, the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of ...

Source: Public Knowledge Tech News and Comment, D.C.

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12/30/08
Bob Dob » Orphaned Works Bill

“The Orphaned Works Bill (S.2913) is deceptive Trojan horse legislation that is designed to hi-jack the ownership of visual works by th...

Source: Bob Dob
12/16/08
Withers Worldwide - Visual art in ...

There are, currently, two bills pending, respectively, before the Senate and the House of Representatives: The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works...

12/12/08
Art Fire [Creative Chick Studios]

Because you are a personal friend who we believe opposes S.2913-The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008Ó AND H.R.5889-The Orphan Work...

12/11/08
Copyright Advisory Network » Blog...

Pallente’s hope is that orphan works legislation can be dealt with early on in the new Congress, a repeat version of the Senate bill (S...

12/08/08
FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIP...

Over 80 organizations oppose this bill (H.R.5889 / S.2913), representing over half a million creators. Illustrators, photographers, fine ...

12/08/08
FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIP...

Over 80 organizations oppose this bill (H.R.5889 / S.2913), representing over half a million creators. Illustrators, photographers, fine ...

12/08/08
» Orphan Works: A Lame Duck Count...

Over 80 organizations oppose this bill (H.R.5889 / S.2913), representing over half a million creators. Illustrators, photographers, fine ...

Source: Untitled
12/08/08
Orphan Works Act: Some of our elec...

Thank you for contacting me to express your views regarding the Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, S.2913. I share your support for ...

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

Backers of Orphan Works Bill Circulating their Tal... Orphan Works Update May 8, 2008 · Take Action: Don't Let Congress Orphan Our Work ·...

12/07/08
FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS' PARTNERSHIP...

Over 80 organizations oppose this bill (H.R.5889 / S.2913), representing over half a million creators. Illustrators, photographers, fine ...

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