Little Orphan Artworks

[Commentary] Congress is considering a major reform of copyright law intended to solve the problem of “orphan works” -- those works whose owner cannot be found. This “reform” would be an amazingly onerous and inefficient change, which would unfairly and unnecessarily burden copyright holders with little return to the public. In a digital age, knowing the law should be simple and cheap. Congress should be pushing for rules that encourage clarity, not more work for copyright experts.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/opinion/20lessig.html?ref=todayspaper
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