Re: The Eric Eldred Act

FWIW, there are already companies that are set up to handle trademark and patent renewals and maintenance fees in the U.S. and abroad. I'm sure that they would readily move into the field of copyright renewal should it become required.

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>>> robert[_at_]studiolo.org 01/27/03 08:13AM >>>
Several quick points in response to the Eldred/Lessig proposal:

1. The fee would have to be paid when due, not in advance. Even so, I can see an industry developing to serve copyright interests by making certain works are renewed on time. If the fee is small enough, many copyright owners would just put monies down for virtually continual payment, whether or not the work is financially productive. <snip>