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mediates your copyright disputes

Fair remuneration for your work should be obvious. Yet all too often that doesn’t happen. Images are constantly being downloaded from the Internet to be uploaded again elsewhere  without permission and without compensation for the author. Yet these images are often created by a professional photographer who then loses income as a result. That’s where Visual Rights Group comes in.

 

We provide that fair compensation, because fair p(l)ay is important. We do this on one hand by detecting and rectifying infringements in a clear, transparent way. We contact the infringer and clearly explain the infringement, how we operate and what the costs are. On the other hand, we also want to focus on prevention by informing them about the legal way to use visual content online.

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Our specialised staff can help you identify and resolve infringements.

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Mediating copyright infringements

Using a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and quality checks, our experts monitor our customers’ images on the Internet. Most websites purchase their photos legally. But sometimes others ignore copyright, which affects the photographer who expects to be compensated for the use of his/her work.

When a photographer indicates that a photo he/she has taken is being used without his/her consent, our specialised legal team looks into the matter in detail. After a thorough analysis, they determine whether or not there is a copyright infringement. If in their opinion this is indeed the case, they will try to resolve the matter amicably as far as possible.

Educate and prevent

Prevention is of course better than cure. That is why we also focus on prevention: by informing people about how copyright works, and how to use image content legally. You can find information about copyright law here.

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Testimonials

We have been a satisfied partner of Visual Rights Group since 2016. The platform is very user-friendly and easy to work with for us. The image abuse in our sector is unfortunately huge and for us the control of this was far too time-consuming and costly, which only made the image abuse worse. Thanks to Visual Rights Group's approach, image abuse has been greatly reduced in many countries, and the licence fees we lost have now been more than recouped. We have even gained new customers as a result. If you also have a large image collection, we can definitely recommend contacting Visual Rights Group.
Stephan Vernooij Visions B.V.
The European Pressphoto Agency's (epa) daily production of over 2000 news images reaches the global market mainly through our shareholders and distributors. The copyright protection of our images demands a very delicate approach as so many partners are involved in the licensing of the epa photography. With Visual Rights Group we found the right partner: Finding an infringement is just the starting point of the process. Visual Rights Group brings each infringement into a satisfactory solution.
Julia R. Arévalo President & CEO, epa european pressphoto agency
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Press Release

Copyright Agent and Visual Rights Group Announce Merger to Create a Global Leader in Copyright Protection, Content Management and Data Insights

Copenhagen/Brussels, December 2024 – Copyright Agent and Visual Rights Group (VRG), two leaders in the field of copyright protection, content management and data insights, are merging to form a unified group poised to lead globally in this space. This strategic merger doubles the workforce and expands the combined company’s geographic footprint with offices in Denmark, Belgium, the UK, and the USA.

The merger marks a major milestone, creating the largest player in the Nordics and Benelux regions and establishing a global presence.

We will continue to operate under the names Copyright Agent and Visual Rights Group until the merger is finalized. When referring to the group as a whole, we will use the name Copyright Agent/VRG while we work toward establishing a unified brand identity.

“Strength in Unity: Enhancing Partner Value with Global Reach”

By joining forces, Copyright Agent and VRG will provide a broader suite of products and services, including enhanced image search capabilities, expanded geographic coverage, and data-driven solutions that go beyond compliance and image protection. The merger reflects the shared commitment of both companies to deliver greater value to their partners through innovation and advanced technologies.

“We are thrilled about the opportunities this merger brings,” said Christoffer Feilberg, CEO of Copyright Agent, who will assume the role of President of the new group. “Together, we are stronger and better positioned to offer expanded services, better tools, and broader geographic coverage to support our partners globally.”

Adding to this, Ywein Van den Brande, President of VRG and incoming member of the Board of the new group, said, “This merger combines the strengths of both companies to create a global powerhouse. Our shared focus on innovation, especially leveraging automation and AI, ensures we can continue to deliver exceptional value to our partners.”

Positioned for Growth

Over the past 18 months, both companies have invested significantly in optimizing operations through automation and AI, laying a strong foundation for scalable growth. The merger capitalizes on this groundwork, positioning the group to accelerate its global expansion and service development efforts.

About the Companies

Copyright Agent specializes in digital content protection and copyright management, with a robust presence in Scandinavia and Europe and a growing footprint across markets globally..

Visual Rights Group (VRG) is a Belgian company with expertise in copyright protection, operating in the Benelux region with additional offices in the UK and the USA.

The combined group will focus on delivering exceptional service to partners and stakeholders while leading the industry in innovation, efficiency, and value creation.