Copyright Clearance Center

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) provides licenses to copyright users to make photocopies of works for which the Center serves as the non-exclusive licensing agent. The CCC issues limited-scope and annual licenses to academics, corporations, and businesses such as law firms wishing to photocopy works and which wish to obtain clearance to make the copies legally.

The CCC represents over 9,000 publishers, and allows the publishers to set the royalty rate they wish to receive. The CCC collects the royalties from its licensees, and passes the royalties on to the publisher, minus a service charge.