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.

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@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

[Press Gazette @pressgazette]

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

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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)

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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)

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

• 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)

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

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

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

We welcome @KanishkaNarayan to his role as the minister with responsibility for IP. We look forward to discussing with him how PLS supports over 4,500 publishers and the solutions that we and our partners are developing to help license content for the training of generative AI.

[Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO]

@IPO_CEO has welcomed @KanishkaNarayan as the new @SciTechgovuk
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State responsible for IP.

"...looking forward to working together in support of the UK gov growth mission to ensure brilliant ideas are protected, commercialised, supported..."

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

We’re delighted to have spent the day connecting with delegates from across industry and discussing collective licensing, AI and copyright, and PLS' services.
Thanks again to @ipghq for hosting such an engaging event! #IPGAC

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

Another fantastic, well-attended #IPGAC has just wrapped up.
Earlier today PLS' CEO, Tom West, gave a presentation on how collective licensing may offer a solution for small and medium publishers to license for generative AI.
@ipghq

[Inspired Selection @Inspiredjobs]

Staying with AI for our next session with Tom West from @PLSlicensing

[ALPSP @alpsp]

And we're off!

The ALPSP Conference is officially kicking off with our Keynote Speaker, Max Hui Bai.

'Innovation Lessons from a Viral Tabletop Game: How Academic Publishers Can Adapt in Uncertain Times', 1:30PM, Deansgate Suite 1&2

#ALPSPConference #ALPSP2025

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

PLS welcomes the findings of polling commissioned by @CambridgeUP that highlights clear public support for remuneration for the use of content in the training of generative AI models.

For more information, click here to read today's BookBrunch article: https://t.co/eLOwKOcUqa

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended, exhibited, and spoke at PLS Conference 2025! We hope that you came away with enhanced knowledge, fresh insights, and new connections - and that you all enjoyed the day. #PLSC25

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

It’s the day of the #PLSC25

We’re excited to welcome our network of expert speakers, esteemed exhibitors and valued delegates to another action-packed day at 1 Wimpole Street, London.

Read more about today’s sessions, speakers and exhibitors here: https://t.co/UjqbhNG9AM

[Intellectual Property Office UK @The_IPO]

Celebrating British IP Day with a focus on how IP policy can help to deliver the UK Government's Industrial Strategy for growth.

#BritishIPDay

[Alliance for IP @AllianceIP]

Good to see recognition of the importance of IP to the creative sector. Priority for IP-backed finance is welcomed. We look forward to helping deliver the plan.

[Publishers' Licensing Services @PLSlicensing]

AI Takes Centre Stage as PLS Confirms Line Up for PLS Conference 2025 - read more about what the day has in store here https://t.co/sHVWbQur0o and be sure to stop by @stationerscomms exhibitor table at the #PLSC25