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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. of America v. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy.

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Congressional Testimony Statement before the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

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On August 1, 2013, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet on the subject “ Innovation in America: The Role of Technology.” To make this possible, we must keep the balance in copyright. We need to defend fair use as a laboratory for creativity.

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Mobilizing Impact at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

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Through this three-year project—made possible with support from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind as well as India’s adoption of a new copyright exception for people with print disabilities —we will pilot Bookshare International at scale in India. Just have to find some time and money to tackle them!

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » America’s Giving Challenge

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Watch the video Beth did with her son: Now, if you give $10 you can help Beth raise $50,000 through a competition called America’s Giving Challenge. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » America’s Giving Challenge – Beth Wins Again

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Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Obama’s Speech on Race

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You can read the transcript here or see the video below. You can read the transcript here or see the video below. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Change the Debate in 2008

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Yahoo Contact the Webmaster Link to Article youtube Change the Debate in 2008 » Posted at See What’s Out There on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Change the Debate in 2008 August 1st, 2007 We are proud to add NARAL Pro-Choice America to our client list. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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