June 24, 2003
June 24, 2003
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Planning Purposes Only:
CONTACT:
Christine Glunz (Lofgren) 202-225-3072
Richard Robinson (Doolittle) 202-225-2511
Reps. Lofgren and Doolittle to Announce Bill Addressing the Need for Copyright Reform
Allows Abandoned Works to Enter the Public Domain
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and John Doolittle (R-Rocklin) will introduce legislation addressing the need to reform copyright issues that were identified in the recent Supreme Court decision of Eldred v. Ashcroft. Further details of the bill to be addressed tomorrow.
WHO: U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren
Lawrence Lessig, Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Gigi Sohn, President and Co-Founder of Public Knowledge
WHAT: Introduction of the Public Domain Enhancement Act
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25, 2003, 1:00 PM
WHERE: Cannon Terrace, Cannon House Office Building
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