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Empowering Creators: The impact of CLA’s donation to English PEN

May 22, 2024 By Taylor Macdonald
At CLA we are committed to upholding fair compensation for creators and rightsholders while supporting the UK’s creative economy. As part of our dedication to this mission, we implemented a ‘Policy for Undistributed Amounts’, ensuring the unclaimed royalties are put towards meaningful initiatives within the creative community....
Helping the pharmaceutical sector with the regulatory submission process

Helping the pharmaceutical sector with the regulatory submission process

May 20, 2024 By Andy Greenan
CLA’s Commercial Operations Manager, Andy Greenan, looks at why a CLA Pharmaceutical Licence is invaluable for any company developing a new drug....
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Practical tips for using your CLA Education Licence

May 14, 2024 By Becky Owen
If your institution has an Education Licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency, this covers staff to copy extracts from a range of published materials your institution owns, without seeking the permission that can be necessary under copyright law....
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Meet Bob Johns: Strengthening MMO Licensing at CLA

April 23, 2024 By Bob Johns
My Journey into the Media Industry In the 1990s, fresh out of college with a Media Degree, I eagerly sought opportunities in the media industry....
Understanding fair dealing and leveraging licensing

Understanding fair dealing and leveraging licensing

April 22, 2024 By Becky Owen
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content and intellectual property, the concept of fair dealing remains a key feature of UK copyright law, designed to balance the interests of creators and users of works protected by copyright....
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6 things you might not know about your Further Education Licence

March 19, 2024 By Becky Owen
Of course you will be familiar with the key features of the CLA Education Licence – that you can photocopy, print out, scan and digitally copy up to 5% of a publication your institutions owns....