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The Rights Workshop

Phone: +1 (415) 561-3333
Fax: +1 (415) 561-3334

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Rights administration & clearance

As rights specialists, we at The Rights Workshop expedite the process of licensing copyrights on behalf of our clientele. Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds: broadcast television studios, major theatrical film studios, independent filmmakers, online media artists, advertising houses, web startups, corporations, public relations agencies, gaming companies, media distribution, law offices, and record labels. Our excellent mediation and negotiation skills include copyright assessment and ownership search, negotiation of media terms, pricing and procurement and review of contracts.

Our Services

» Copyright clearance & licensing. We specialize in negotiating and securing licenses across many mediums, whether the needs are copyright clearance for musical compositions, film clips, photo stills, online distribution or legal consultation. As licensing and clearance experts, we can take you through the entire process so that you are free from the hassle of copyright research, term negotiation, and contract administration. Additionally, we provide review and assistance with fair use and public domain issues.

» Performing rights administration. We administer performing rights licenses on behalf of clients who publicly broadcast music to alleviate the complications associated with usage reporting (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Sound Exchange, PPL, MCPS). Any company that publicly streams or broadcasts music is required under federal law to be a signatory to performing rights societies. We can provide comprehensive administration services to ensure compliance with these statutes.

» Expert consultation. As experienced, copyright-savvy advisors, we also provide independent one-on-one consultation to individuals and companies seeking creative solutions to complex issues surrounding copyright usage and purchase. We are able to assess large catalogs and the best way to handle the legal requirements in order to move forward with a new venture or re-assess an established mode. We also provide expert opinion on issues pertaining to copyright and music catalog use.

» Copyright statistics & usage data. We have compiled an extensive proprietary database of music copyright and related business information as a function of a decade of licensing work, including statistics and information on fees, rights, music uses, publishers and labels. This information is often valuable to businesses and anyone interested in copyright-related opportunities. The Rights Workshop licenses this database to companies on a selected basis.