TODAY'S THE DAY! The #CASEact bill to create a #SmallClaims process & give copyright owners a fair shot to fight for their rights WILL BE VOTED ON TOMORROW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES! Today, tell them to support this bill. It only takes a few seconds: www.PPA.com/SmallClaims For over a decade Professional Photographers of America has been working with Congress to establish a Copyright Small Claims process. David Trust, PPA's CEO testified in front of Congress, a little over a decade ago as to why having a small claims process is so important to many photographers. As it currently stands if a photographer's creation is stolen, they can file a claim in Federal Court. However, the average infringement claim is approximately $3,000 or less. Compared to filing a claim in Federal Court and hiring an attorney, which can cost upwards of $10,000. Leaving many photographers without a copyright enforcement remedy. Having a Copyright Small Claims method allows photographers to pursue Copyright Infringement in a more economical and time-efficient manner.
The next 24 hours will decide the success of the largest Capitol Hill advocacy campaign in the history of professional photography. Professional Photographers of America has worked for more than a decade to create and pass a small claims process for photographers and other creators. The CASE Act will be voted on by the full House of Representatives tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 22. That gives us one day to counteract the negative dis-information currently being sent to your member of the House of Representatives by opponents to creators’ rights and fairness.
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About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world's largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…and with over 30,000 creative members in more than 50 countries.
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