posted by gelman on 01, 2005
“The Copyright Office is to be commended for beginning this proceeding to examine the status of orphan works. We also very much appreciate the efforts of Senators Orrin Hatch and Patrick Leahy from the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Chairman Lamar Smith and Rep. Howard Berman from the House Judiciary Committee in asking that this analysis be undertaken.
“As the Copyright Office said in its notice, the evidence suggests that a large number of works may fall into the category of orphan works. We consider it extremely important, not only for the artists who are creating new work today, but also for the ideas created in years past, that orphan works be made as widely available as possible.
"The greater availability of orphan works will provide a new and valuable source of inspiration for writers, film-makers, musicians and artists generally.
“We look forward to participating in the Copyright Office proceeding, and we hope that anyone interested in enriching American culture will participate as well.”
- Public Knowledge President Gigi B. Sohn in PK press release.
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