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Orphan Works

Posted 14 Dec 2009 by Pam Chestek
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"CBS uncovers rare Jack Benny treasures, puts them back and tosses out the key."  We need an Orphan Works Act before we lose more of our social and cultural heritage to time and memory.

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Pam has authored scholarly articles on trademark law and was formerly an adjunct professor at Western New England College School of Law.

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