here is a direct copy from an email i got from mark simon they are releasing the orphan works act THIS WEEK!



Hi,
I just received the following from Brad Holland at the
Illustrator's Partnerhip. It looks like my fears are being
realized. Your work could be orphaned from the moment you create it.

Read below and forward this information on. We will also keep
posting new information online at
[link]

Mark Simon
Artist Advocate


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:
[link]
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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
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