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Visual Rights Group is your partner in copyright disputes

Fair p(l)ay is important. Photographers are entitled to fair compensation for their work, and we want to help them accomplish that. This has been our mission since 2013. We know well that creative work entails a lot of time, effort and expertise. With our powerful tracking technology, we give professional photographers and agencies a reliable way to find their own images on the Internet. Our team of experts then analyse the results and take action where necessary.

For us, copyright infringements are not an “us versus them” story, but a reason to enter into dialogue. We mediate between the parties involved and are transparent about our work and costs. Moreover, we see it as our responsibility to inform. Prevention is better than cure. That’s why we want to offer clear information on copyright legislation.

Visual Rights Group was founded in 2013 by an IT engineer and lawyer specializing in international copyright law.

Since then, the firm has grown into an international business with offices in Antwerp, London, Paris and Los Angeles, together accounting for more than 35 employees globally. In addition, we have an extensive network of lawyers, legal partners and bailiffs who assist us when necessary.

Visual Rights Group came about with the help of imec and the Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen.

We are a Belgian company with our head office in Antwerp. You can find us in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under our company number 0541.831.904 or by following this link.

Our team

Christoffer Feilberg

President, Visual Rights Group

With extensive and several years of experience as CEO. He has led organisations through a layer of managers, founded companies, prepared them for growth, and executed turn arounds. He has worked with Danish and International organisations, some with complicated owner structures and venture funded.

Photo by Bob Schmolze

Michael Masterson

Head of Operations US

Michael Masterson has a wide range of experience in marketing, business development and strategic planning in the photography world, including his years at The Workbook and Workbookstock. He was also the national president of the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) from 2010 to 2013. Michael coordinates Visual Rights Group’s US operations.

Photo by Javed Mohammed Photography

Christopher Vaughan

Head of Operations UK

With over 10 years’ experience in managing the global distribution of imagery and achieving fair remuneration for authors, Chris Vaughan is an expert in the field of visual media licensing. After a position as head of distribution at ‘Image Source’, he is now commercial director for Visual Rights Group, Ltd. in the UK.

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