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“A Statement from the Authors Guild to Publishers Regarding the Anthropic Settlement”

1. First, we ask that publishers voluntarily withdraw their claim from books that have been long out of print, regardless of whether there is proof that rights have formally reverted under the contract.

The Authors Guild

@authorsguild.org

2. Second, we call on all publishers to use a portion of their settlement proceeds to compensate those authors whose books were excluded from the settlement because their works were not registered on a timely basis, even though the publisher was required to do so.

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The Authors Guild

@authorsguild.org

18 Sept

3. Finally, we urge publishers to use the proceeds of the awards to invest in new and diverse books and programs to develop new voices.

The Authors Guild

@authorsguild.org

18 Sept

These actions will serve to strengthen the publishing ecosystem and help ensure its survival. It is an investment in our shared future. authorsguild.org/news/stateme...

authorsguild.orgAuthors Guild Statement to Publishers on Anthropic Settlement: Relinquish Claims on Long Out of Print Books and Pay Out for Works You Failed to RegisterThe Anthropic copyright infringement settlement is a milestone for the industry as the largest copyright settlement in history, but it does not come close to remedying the harm to the publishing ecosy...