The press clipping licensing scheme is addressed to public and private entities, organisations and businesses that receive or internally produce press clippings.
The basic licence covers:
- The right to receive or internally produce press clippings;
- The right to reproduce press clippings (by photocopying, digital reproduction, e-mail attachment) within the entity/organisation/business;
- The right to temporary store the clippings for a period of thirty (30) days.
In addition to the basic licence, optional low‑cost licences are available to cover specific needs for storing and reproducing press clippings, ensuring their full legal use and including:
- Permanent storage of clippings, in printed or electronic form, in order to create an archive;
- Posting clippings on company websites or using them in company publications;
- Sending clippings to external partners, such as legal advisors, financial advisors, etc. (excluding communication companies).
To obtain a licence, you must submit an electronic request via the OSDEL licence application on the scheme webpage.
For more information about the press clipping licensing scheme, visit its webpage. Additionally, you may consult the posted royalty schedules for information about the cost:
