Non-profit copyright licensing solutions provider Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (CCC), US, has announced a record royalty payment of $171.1 million to rightsholders in FY11, an increase of more than 10 percent over the previous year ($154.3 million). During the last 10 years, CCC has distributed more than $1.3 billion to rightsholders.
CCC draws on over 30 years of expertise to create innovative licensing solutions that help rightsholders drive new revenues by reaching content users around the world. CCC simplifies the licensing process, making it easier for rightsholders to monetise valuable content while also helping content users obtain the permissions they need. It provides rightsholders with sophisticated online reports and usage data so they can develop the most lucrative licensing strategies.
CCC's licensing services enable rightsholders to reach more than 20 million employees from 35,000 organisations around the world, as well as thousands of colleges and universities. Offerings include Annual Copyright License; Pay-Per-Use Services; Get It Now; RightsLink; and RightsCentral.
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