Licensing Collective

What Does Licensing Collective Mean?

A licensing collective is an organization that represents a group of copyright owners, defined as publishers and creators of copyrighted materials, by negotiating licensing terms and securing licensing fees, or royalties, for payment to copyright owners.

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Techopedia Explains Licensing Collective

Licensing collectives are advantageous for the following reasons:

  • Agency staff may negotiate copyright usage for members.
  • Online requests may be granted instantaneously.
  • The application process is efficient and affordable.

Brand development organizations also provide licensing on a collective basis to empower authors and secure immediate payment for creative innovation.

The American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers (ASCAP) is an example of a U.S. licensing collective. The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) pays royalties to copyright holders who have obtained blanket licenses for public performances.

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