Copytrack will once again be represented at the DMLA Conference from 22 to 24 October this year and will be participating in the panel “Post-Usage Licensing / Found Money”.

Report to the CEPIC board on meetings in Brussels on Framing and Image Search Engines.

IPTC is looking for members and experts with experience in defining licensing information in a machine-readable way to help adapt IPTC’s RightsML standard according to the new ODRL Recommendation, which will specifically address the needs of the news industry.

The vote in the Legal Committee (JURI) of the European Parliament on the Report on the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market has been postponed for the second time. Why and what does it mean?

Werner Forman travelled the world for eight decades photographing many different cultures. He often captured images relating to music and musical instruments, and the Werner Forman Archive

BAPLA wishes to extend a big thank you to the speakers and attendees who made this year’s BAPLA FOCUS a success.

Confidential report on meeting with Google on 05 October 2017

On 9 October 2017 a delegation made up of representatives of the photo industry met up in Berlin with representatives of Google. It was the second meeting face to face in five months and since 2013.

The proposed legislation addresses a decades-old inequity in America's copyright system: a copyright system that that all too often denies individual creators and small businesses a viable means of protecting their creative efforts.

Twenty-three rightholders organisations adressed a joint statement to MEP Axel Voss on the "transfer of value".

MetaGer is non-commercial, run by the German NGO 'SUMA-EV - Association for Free Access to Knowledge'. It relies little on advertising as a source of income, instead being financed largely by donations and SUMA-EV membership fees.

Join the Content Authenticity Initiative’s exclusive members-only event, Authenticity in Journalism in the Era of AI, on January 29th. Discover how digital content provenance is building trust in news media and shaping the future of journalism with insights from CAI’s Santiago Lyon and the BBC’s Laura Ellis.

We are delighted to announce that the Bundesverband professioneller Bildanbieter (BVPA), one of CEPIC’s founding members, has officially rejoined CEPIC. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our collaboration, and we are very excited to welcome them back!

LA COLLECTION are delighted to announce that they have acquired the Kharbine-Tapabor photographic agency, which specialises in paper archives, old newspapers and books, postcards and photographs.

Registration is now open for CEPIC 2025! Join us in Juan-les-Pins, France, for three days of networking, expert-led workshops, and discussions shaping the future of visual media licensing—plus exciting new features like speed-dating sessions and a glamorous industry party.

With Meta removing fact-checkers in the U.S., the spotlight turns to Europe’s fight against disinformation. Discover why journalism’s role in safeguarding democracy is more critical than ever and what actions policymakers are urged to take.

Take action to safeguard creative rights in AI! The Write to Your MP campaign is now live, offering an easy way to contact your MP and support ethical AI policies.

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to wish you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead! This year has been a milestone for CEPIC, with a fresh rebrand, a global success at our Authenticity in the Age of AI event, and impactful advocacy work shaping the future of creative industries. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2025, including CEPIC 2025 in Juan-les-Pins, France. Thank you for your continued support—here’s to another amazing year!

CreativeRights in AI Coalition responds to the government’s AI and copyright consultation: Rights holders oppose the proposed copyright exception, emphasising the need to uphold existing laws and prioritise licensing. Transparency measures must strengthen enforcement, not undermine protections.

CEPIC has launched a redesigned website and logo, signalling an exciting evolution for the global voice of the visual content industry. The updated platform offers a sleek, user-friendly design, packed with resources, industry updates, and details about CEPIC 2025 – the premier networking event for visual content professionals.

Photojournalist Tomas Stargardter has assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of the European Pressphoto Agency B.V. (EPA Images), effective today.

On 5th November photographer Robert Kneschke lodged an appeal against the decision of the Regional Court of Hamburg in favour of LAION e.V..