Interesting. The second part of item 3 opens an huge can or worms tho: 'voluntarily unregistered' works falling in the same bag as orphan works. There's no reason not to do the other way around, tho.
Originally shared by Miguel Afonso Caetano"So what would wise and lasting copyright reform look like? Without getting into the weeds of PRO consent decrees and royalty courts, here are six ideas anyone can understand that would ensure a fair framework for creators and consumers. They propose a system that would license intellectual property in thousands of small ways that are missed entirely today. My focus is music, because that’s what I know best, but the principles could apply to photos, video clips and other works."
Six Suggestions for Not Screwing Up Copyright Reform (Guest Post)