Who We Are:
Re:Create is a coalition made up of a broad cross-section of groups dedicated to balanced copyright and a free and open internet, including libraries, civil libertarians, online rights advocates, start-ups, consumers, and technology companies of all sizes.
The coalition is led by Executive Director Brandon Butler, an experienced copyright lawyer and partner at Jaszi Butler PLLC. Brandon has over 15 years of experience in copyright policy and practice and has fought for a balanced copyright system throughout his career. Most recently, Brandon was the Director of Copyright and Licensing at the University of Virginia Library, where he advised the Library and its users on their rights to research, teach, and learn within the bounds of copyright law.
Before moving to Charlottesville, Brandon spent a decade focused on copyright policy in Washington D.C., including as Practitioner-in-Residence in the IP Clinic at American University Washington College of Law and Director of Public Policy Initiatives at the Association of Research Libraries. Brandon has represented the interests of the nation’s leading research institutions in federal government and in amicus briefs in landmark cases like Oracle v. Google, Goldsmith v. Warhol, Authors Guild v. HathiTrust, Kirtsaeng v. Wiley, and ABC v. Aereo. He helped secure new or expanded DMCA exemptions on behalf of libraries, film scholars, and software preservationists. In private practice, Brandon advises filmmakers, television producers, podcasters, and other creators and publishers on the proper application of fair use to their work.
If you are a member of the media looking to connect with Brandon Butler, please email: press@recreatecoalition.com
We Uphold and Endorse the Following Principles:
Creativity: We strive to uphold the honored, privileged legal place granted to those who discover knowledge and create art. Understanding that a cultural commons is vital to future creativity, we support a vibrant public domain. Creativity does not occur in a bubble – most creative works are based on previous creations, and the constant regeneration and growth of creativity should be supported.
Balance: We believe society must support both those who originate works and the rights of those who legally access, use and acquire them. A balanced copyright system must acknowledge the vital roles of those who own, experience, learn from, consume, and transform the creations of others.
Freedom: We support the constitutional promise that all people should be able to express themselves freely and believe that such expression includes the use of works created by others. Efforts to increase restrictions and enforcement of U.S. copyright law would lead to an unbalanced system that threatens the guarantees of the First Amendment while chilling technological innovation, artistic endeavor, and scholarly advance.
