Only The Copyright Office Would 'Fix' The Problem Of Orphan Works By Doubling Down On The Problem Itself

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:58:56 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150607/14411031264/only-copyright-office-would-fix-problem-orphan-works-doubling-down-problem-itself.shtml>

'For many, many years, we've been discussing the "problem" of "orphan
works" under copyright law. These are works that are not available any
more, and where it simply is not possible to find the copyright holder
to seek out a license.'

A severe case of regulatory capture, unfortunately.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***
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