Copyright Clearance Center

We help put information to work

Millions of people in corporations, universities, law firms and government agencies rely on Copyright Clearance Center to use and share published content with ease and confidence.

By offering licenses and permissions to content from the world's most sought-after publications, CCC plays a major role in the global knowledge economy. We help to advance education, innovation and the free flow of information—all while encouraging respect for intellectual property and the principles of copyright.

Founded in 1978 as a not-for-profit company, CCC is a member of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO). Our bilateral agreements with other Reproduction Rights Organizations worldwide help to create a global system for licensed content use.