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Washington, D.C. – This month, Re:Create and its members celebrated a decade of advocacy, collaboration and meaningful copyright policy wins. Since its founding, Re:Create has seen significant court victories, including the Authors Guild, et al. v. Google, Inc. decision, supported consumer rights through Digital Millennial Copyright Act (DMCA) exemptions and advocacy for right to repair laws, and most recently has led the charge in defending fair use rights in response to AI and emerging technologies. As it looks to its next decade, Re:Create remains committed to taking on new challenges that arise as it stands steadfast in its core mission of defending fair use and maintaining a balanced copyright system for all.
“While the political and technology landscape has shifted over the last 10 years, Re:Create’s mission has remained the same – to support balanced copyright policy that unleashes innovation, drives creativity, and protects consumers,” said Re:Create Executive Director Brandon Butler. “There has been no better time for creativity in history. As we look to the future, Re:Create will continue to defend fair use and its pivotal role in supporting a balanced copyright system that fosters creativity without stifling innovation.”
“Since 2015, CCIA has been proud to work alongside Re:Create to advocate for fair use, defend the public domain, and push back against overly restrictive copyright laws,” said Matt Schruers, President & CEO of the Computer & Communication Industry Association (CCIA). “We look forward to continuing to promote balanced copyright policy that protects free speech and supports all stakeholders, including creators, digital services, and the public.”
“Re:Create’s ten-year milestone is a testament to what’s possible when libraries, advocates, technologists, and everyday Americans come together to defend digital rights,” said Corynne McSherry, Legal Director of Electronic Frontier Foundation. “We’ve made great strides – standing up to censorship, defending fair use, and protecting access to knowledge – but the fight is far from over. The future of the internet is still being written, and EFF is proud to stand alongside Re:Create and its members to ensure it remains open, secure, and free for all.”
“Over the last 10 years, Re:Create has proven that when innovators, advocates, and users work together, we get real results—more openness, more access, more opportunity. The progress we’ve made proves that balanced copyright, strong intermediary protections, and user rights aren’t just good for business – they’re essential for free expression. Looking forward to another decade of working with Re:Create on policies that promote U.S. leadership and reflect how tech creates value in the 21st century,” said Michael Petricone, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
“For ten years, Re:Create has championed library priorities such as public access to information, advancing economic opportunity, and the right to learn without restriction,” said Alan Inouye, Senior Director, Public Policy and Government Relations of the American Library Association (ALA). “As we look to the future, the ALA is more committed than ever to ensuring that libraries and the communities they serve have access to the broadest range of information.”
“For the past decade, we have stood with advocates, creators, and communities across the country to fight for a more open, accessible, and creative internet,” said Meredith Whipple, Interim CEO of Public Knowledge. “Working with Re:Create, we’ve made real progress – expanding access to knowledge, defending free expression, and pushing for a copyright system that works for everyone, not just a powerful few. The next ten years present even greater opportunities to build a future where technology empowers people, not gatekeepers, and we’re energized, ready, and committed to achieving that goal.”
“Over the past decade, R Street has been proud to work alongside Re:Create’s member organizations to advocate for copyright policies that foster American innovation and promote competition,” said Wayne Brough, Resident Senior Fellow at R Street. “As copyright debates intensify in the U.S., we remain committed to supporting policies that empower consumers to innovate, recreate, and contribute to the creative economy.”
“Re:Create’s steadfast commitment to balanced copyright has been vital to ARL as we continue to promote fair use for research and education — particularly in the context of AI and other emerging technology,” said Katherine Klosek, Director of Information Policy and Federal Relations at the Association for Research Libraries (ARL).