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Dan Streible <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 23 Mar 2005 08:05:12 -0500
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Gentle colleagues:

Below is a blurb and a link to another important thread in the U.S.
debate over fair use, public domain and other issues that media
scholars, media makers and others should be aware of.  Note the deadline
for comment is Friday, March 25.

DS

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-1434.htm



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SUMMARY: The Copyright Office seeks to examine the issues raised by 
``orphan works,'' i.e., copyrighted works whose owners are difficult 
or even impossible to locate. Concerns have been raised that the 
uncertainty surrounding ownership of such works might needlessly 
discourage subsequent creators and users from incorporating such 
works in new creative efforts or making such works available to the 
public. This notice requests written comments from all interested 
parties. Specifically, the Office is seeking comments on whether 
there are compelling concerns raised by orphan works that merit a 
legislative, regulatory or other solution, and what type of solution 
could effectively address these concerns without conflicting with the 
legitimate interests of authors and right holders.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Rasenberger, Policy Advisor for 
Special Programs, Copyright GC/I&R, PO Box 70400, Southwest Station, 
Washington, DC 20024-0400. Telephone (202) 707-8350; telefax (202) 
707- 8366.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Other info at:

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-1434.htm



-- 
Dan Streible
Assoc. Professor of Film Studies
University of South Carolina
(803) 777-9158

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