To copyright or not to copyright?
If you’ve ever had any creative work stolen, you know the multitude of feelings that occur via the violation.
” The problem with the current system of copyright enforcement in the United States is that it’s too expensive and complex. Estimates are that it costs an average of ~$350,000 to prosecute a federal lawsuit to enforce copyrights. Cases can take as long as seven years to resolve and cost clients anywhere from $250,000 to $800,000. Most creative professionals simply can’t afford to protect their rights. The game is for the big players only. “
— Creative Law Center
The Small Claims Act intends to create a level playing field for starving artists where their individual work(s) have been flagrantly stolen by a large production entity.
Below is a shortened version of the actual debate for remedy.
The hearing in its entirety can be viewed here:
Judiciary Hearing Link
As an interim help until an actual Bill can be ratified consider using – Digiprove on ALL your creative work.
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