The U.S. Copyright Office posted a general inquiry on mass digitization and
orphan works:
Please comment on potential orphan works solutions in the context of
mass digitization. How should mass digitization be defined, what are the
goals and what, therefore, is an appropriate legal framework that is fair
to authors and copyright owners as well as good faith users? What other
possible solutions for mass digitization projects should be considered?
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/22/2012-25932/orphan-works…
Comments are due on February 4, 2013.
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Stephen LaPorte
Legal Counsel
Wikimedia Foundation
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Foundation. This means I may not give legal advice to or serve as a lawyer
for community members, volunteers, or staff members in their personal
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