Copyright licensing issues don’t always affect just one business, sometimes they affect a whole sector. We work with trade bodies and membership organisations to understand the issues, build the evidence and make the case for their members.
Licensing challenges
Tariffs can affect a whole sector
New or changing tariffs can have implications for large numbers of members at the same time.
Licensing practices can become industry-wide issues
A problem affecting one member may point to something that needs to be addressed more broadly.
Consultations need a strong response
When licensing organisations consult on changes, trade bodies need clear evidence and a well-supported case.
Good evidence matters
Independent research, benchmarking and analysis can help show whether proposed charges or approaches are reasonable.
Members need clear guidance
Complex licensing issues need to be translated into practical information members can understand and use.
How we can help
Build the evidence
We research the issue, gather relevant information and develop a clear evidence base.
Analyse tariffs and costs
We examine proposed or existing tariffs and benchmark them where appropriate.
Respond to consultations
We help develop clear, evidence-led responses on behalf of members.
Represent your sector
We can engage and negotiate directly with licensing organisations on sector-wide issues.
Give members practical guidance
We help turn complex licensing developments into clear advice your members can act on.
Is there a licensing issue affecting your members?
John White having spent a career running trade associations including bringing sectors together to successfully negotiate with copyright licensing bodies.
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