Protect Copyright: Add Your Voice

Posted on 4/20/2017 by Jim Pickerell | Printable Version | Comments (1)

Here’s a simple thing every photographer and stock agent can do to protect their copyright. Tell Congress to Vote “Yes” on H.R. 1695 – a bill to Modernize the U.S. Copyright office. It will take you less than 5 minutes.

Go to http://copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/add-your-voice/ . Click on “Take Action.” The Copyrightalliance will ask for your zip code and then your name and address. Once you’ve input that information your name will be added to a pre-written letter to your Congressperson. It’s that simple!

Both Democrats and Republicans support this bill, but the more letters Congresspersons get the more likely H.R. 1695 will be passed soon. Once passed by the House it goes to the Senate and you’ll probably be asked to send another letter, but moving this bill through the legislative process is well worth your time and trouble.

Do It Now!


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