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Fighting for Photographers on Capitol Hill

PPA is the only professional photographic association with a full-time, dedicated Copyright & Government Affairs staff. We lobby Congress on copyright and health insurance reform, educate you about copyright issues and help you to protect your work.
Assisting members, educating the public, and acting to protect the rights of photographers are top priorities for PPA.
Protecting and Enforcing Your Copyrights

PPA helps you protect and enforce your copyrights by:
- Assisting photographers directly
- Lobbying on Capitol Hill
- Working with the U.S. Copyright Office
- Working with the copyright community
- Providing legal information
- Encouraging copyright compliance
- Publishing the Copyright Defense e-newsletter and blog
- Publishing copyright guides
- Managing www.PhotographerRegistry.com

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Copyright Alliance Art Show: Call for Entries
You are invited to participate in a juried digital art show called "Connecting Creators: Showcasing the Artists Among Us," that will take place May 17, 2012, at Microsoft's D.C. office. Submit your artwork by April 6 at 5:00pm Eastern.
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Vital Signs: Know the Issues that Impact You
PPA has a full-time Copyright & Government Affairs staff that maintains a regular presence on Capitol Hill, and has dedicated itself to protecting and defending your intellectual property and livelihood.
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SOPA and PIPA - Don't Be Fooled
We know that many of you have been following the developments with the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). There has been some confusion over the proposed legislation, which frankly is the intent of the bills' opponents. We wanted to take a moment to correct some of the bad information, and to let you know where we stand.
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PPA's Proposed Alternative to Federal Court Being Considered
A new, easier and more affordable copyright "people's court" that would allow copyright owners to seek damages and other relief from infringers is a concept currently being considered by the U.S. Copyright Office.
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Vital Signs: Know the Issues that Impact You

As the only professional photographic association with a full-time Copyright & Government Affairs staff that maintains a regular presence on Capitol Hill, PPA has dedicated itself to protecting and defending your intellectual property and livelihood. We can help you focus your attention where needed.

Here is a quick look at some important issues you should be watching:

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SOPA and PIPA - Don't Be Fooled

We know that many of you have been following the developments with the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). There has been some confusion over the proposed legislation, which frankly is the intent of the bills' opponents. We wanted to take a moment to correct some of the bad information, and to let you know where we stand.

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PPA's Proposed Alternative to Federal Court Being Considered

A new, easier and more affordable copyright "people's court" that would allow copyright owners to seek damages and other relief from infringers is a concept currently being considered by the U.S. Copyright Office.

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Vital Signs: Wild Things: Legally Using Animals in Your Studio

Nothing says springtime like ducks, chicks and bunnies, right? How about bringing in a pony for one-of-a-kind western-themed portraits? Limited-edition portraits like that can be a great idea and seem easy enough on the surface...but they can easily go awry if you aren't taking the proper precautions to protect yourself and your client.

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