Copyright Licensing NZ: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how visual artists and illustrators can collect royalties for using their work in educational and corporate environments.
Copyright Licensing NZ is a system that allows creators to collect royalties when their work is used in specific professional or educational settings.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically designed for visual artists and illustrators who create original works. It is intended to support those in the creative industry who need a way to manage how their art is used by others in formal settings.
What you get
The primary benefit is the collection of royalties. Royalties are the payments you receive for the reproduction of your creative work. These payments are generated when your art is reproduced within educational or corporate settings, ensuring that you are compensated when your work is used for professional or teaching purposes.
What it costs you
There is no direct monetary fee mentioned to participate in the system. Instead, the cost is measured in the time and effort required to manage your professional presence within the scheme. You must take the time to complete the registration of your portfolio to ensure your work is officially recognized.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is the necessity of maintenance. If you fail to regularly update your portfolio list, you risk missing out on royalty distributions. Because payments are tied to the works you have registered, an outdated list means the system cannot accurately track and pay you for your most recent creations.
How to apply
- Compile a complete list of your creative works to form your professional portfolio.
- Visit the official portal to access the registration tools.
- Complete the registration process for your portfolio to ensure your art is tracked.
- Set a schedule to regularly update your portfolio list so you do not miss any royalty payments.
- Visit the official portal for more details: https://www.copyright.co.nz