FROM THE ILLUSTRATORS’
PARTNERSHIP
Today the House and Senate
sent us draft copies of the new Orphan Works Act of 2008. They haven’t
officially released it yet, but we’ve been told the Senate will do so this week.
A quick analysis confirms our worst fears and our early warnings. If these
proposals are enacted into law, all the work you have ever done or will do could
be orphaned and exposed to commercial infringement from the moment you create
it.
You’ve probably already heard
Mark Simon’s webcast interview with Brad Holland. If not, please listen to it
at:
Then forget the spin
you’ve heard from backers of this bill. This radical proposal, now pending
before Congress, could cost you your past and future copyrights.
The Illustrators’ Partnership
is currently working with our attorney - in concert with the other 12 groups in
the American Society of Illustrators Partnership to have our voices – and
yours - heard in Congress. We’ll keep you posted regarding how you can do your
part.
Please forward this information to
every creative person and group you know. Mr. Holland and Mr. Simon have
given their permission for this audio file to be copied and transferred and
replayed.
For additional information
about Orphan Works developments, go to the IPA Orphan Works Resource Page
for Artists