Publishers' Licensing Services

Providing rights and licensing services, overseeing collective licensing, and maximising the value of published content for over 4,500 publishers since 1981.

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We’re proud to be a gold sponsor of the IPG’s Autumn Conference.

The theme of this year's Conference is ‘Publishing growth in every postcode’.

If you’re going, come and say hi in the exhibitors zone next Thursday, 10th September! #IPGAC @ipghq

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It's been another wonderful and busy July for the PLS team, and as the month comes to a close we're already looking ahead to next summer; the PLS Conference 2027 will take place on 8th July 2027, so mark your calendars!

Follow us for more #PLSC27 updates later in the year.

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Read about the #PLSC26 and the key themes and take aways from this years conference on the PLS website:

https://t.co/vHdNo5p4US

#Publishing #Rights #Copyright #AILicensing #GenerativeAI

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Just one day to go 📅the PLS Conference 2026 is tomorrow!

📖 View the full programme: https://t.co/1pqrc5iHgc

See you there!

📍 1 Wimpole Street, London
📅 Thursday 2 July 2026

#PLSC26 #Publishing #Rights #Licensing #Copyright #AI #GenerativeAI

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New to #rights and #licensing? Join the #IntroToRights morning designed for students and early-career professionals looking to build confidence and practical knowledge in this essential area of #publishing.

🎟️ Secure your place today: https://t.co/JKG422L5vj

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PLS Conference 2026 is next week!

Publishers and rights professionals, don’t miss your chance to stay up-to-date on the latest in #rights, #licensing, #GenerativeAI, and #copyright.

Register today: https://t.co/TpQtxMZ0Xx

#PLSC26

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📅 #PLSC26 is only two weeks away

Click the link to register for free and join colleagues from across publishing for a day of insight and knowledge ⬇️
https://t.co/tavl7CrRjU

Thanks to those who have signed up already; see you on Thursday 2nd July!

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The PLS Rights Panel returns to the #PLSC26, 2nd July at 1 Wimpole Street London.

Don't miss this year's session:
📚 Making Rights Visible: Changing Internal Perceptions of Licensing

Register today ➡️ https://t.co/TpQtxMZ0Xx

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Attending the #PLSC26? Don't miss key highlights from the @PPA_Live x Enders report 'Humans and Machines; the Everywhere Equation'.

For the full conference agenda and secure your spot, click through to our Eventbrite: https://t.co/TpQtxMZ0Xx
#PLSC26 #Publishing #Copyright #AI

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The #PLSC26 brings together experts from across publishing, licensing, policy and technology to explore the key issues shaping our sector.

📍 1 Wimpole Street, London | 📅 2 July
🎟️ Secure your place for free today

https://t.co/TpQtxMZ0Xx

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New to the world of rights and licensing? Eager to learn from the experts? Join the Introduction to Rights Seminar with renowned experts Lynette Owen, @DianeMSpivey, and Duncan Calow.
Get your tickets to the #IntrotoRights now ⬇️

https://t.co/ckhvRZPLAS

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Keynote speaker announced 📣 #PLSC26
Discover what’s shaping the future of publishing, rights & licensing
Read the latest programme announcements 👉https://t.co/0BZdvO8Jnc

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Engaging with AI is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Read more about the Scottish Book Trade Conference's AI panel here:
https://t.co/WHEymSYKTY
@TheScotsman

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We’re busy finalising an expert line‑up for the #PLSC26.
Expect informed discussion, practical sessions & valuable perspectives on the issues shaping rights & licensing in publishing.
🎟️ Attendance is free, secure your spot now: https://t.co/tavl7CrRjU

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We’re inviting publishers to opt in to a new collective licensing scheme designed to help ensure the use of published works by generative AI companies is fair and lawful.

If you're at @LondonBookFair, visit the PLS stand 2A35 to find out more or visit: https://t.co/Kt9Y4H3c86

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.@PLSlicensing has launched the first stage of an opt-in collective licensing initiative designed to “ensure the use of published work by AI companies in generative AI is both fair and lawful” 👇 https://t.co/vhf6Mw5tgQ

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A new collective licensing scheme for the “fair and lawful” use of content in AI products has launched in the UK, led by PLS https://t.co/ymDsH83s8H

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If you'd like to learn more about collective licensing and how it provides valuable benefits to publishers, both financially and by protecting their copyright, please take a moment to watch our explainer video. https://t.co/TLpIN5VyFz (3/3)

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Collective licensing revenues will be distributed from the following sources this month:
• CLA Document Delivery Licence (including the British Library)
• CLA Media Monitoring Licence
(1/3)

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• Overseas pay-per-use licensing through the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) in the USA and VG Wort in Germany
• NLA Business and Government licensing
If you have any questions, do get in touch and our Account Services team will be happy to help
https://t.co/EcHqCq9e0D (2/3)

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Be sure to visit your local library to find out more about #GreenLibrariesWeek and of course access millions of academic articles for free!

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It's #GreenLibrariesWeek and we're pleased to facilitate the fantastic tool for research at your local library: #AccesstoResearch.
Find out how Access to Research is continuing to support libraries and empowering users to grow ideas for a greener future. https://t.co/5iHEANC8GT