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Your partner for copyright protection

Protect your visual assets.

Visual Rights Group offers image copyright owners a service that enables you to be compensated for the illegal use of your images. At no cost to you.

Our combination of proprietary state-of-the art tracking technology, manual checks and legal partnerships guarantees the quality of each case, resulting in a higher success rate. And we resolve your copyright infringements ethically.

What we offer you

Image search

Visual Rights Group's reverse image tracking technology can scan and match your entire archive online , even cropped, mirrored and retouched images. Whether your collection is ten thousand or ten million images, we have unlimited capability. You can start by sending us a sample of your imagery and we’ll provide you with a free detailed report.

Filtering

Visual Rights Group filters your results to your specifications and our high standards. We combine our intelligent automated processes with manual filtering that removes mismatches, whitelisted companies you designate, territories where we don’t work and websites that can’t be contacted. These curated results save you time when you’re reviewing the results.

Customized Reporting

After we’ve scanned your images you’ll receive a link to your results on our user-friendly dashboard. You’ll be able to see where your images are being used at a glance and designate whether the usage is licensed or not. We regularly rescan your archive to determine other possible infringements.

New Revenues

Working with Visual Rights Group helps you protect your assets, recover lost royalties and generate new revenues. Outsource policing your images to us so you can focus on what you’re good at: being creative. You’ll save time and effort and get the money you’re rightfully owed.

Testimonials

“We love working with Visual Rights Group in finding infringements and negotiating fair and reasonable settlements when our photographers’ images are used without permission. They are always professional with all parties involved. Visual Rights Group really is the best in the business.”
Evan Bowers Director of Image Licensing, Panoramic Stock Images
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.