Rights Clearance & Fair Licensing​

We Strengthen & Protect Media Rights.​

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Rights Clearance & Fair Licensing​

We Strengthen & Protect Media Rights.​

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About Rights-DEFEND

Our Goal

Our goal is to resolve existing copyright infringements for both rights holders and image users.

We work on behalf of rights holders and offer a friendly, fair and effective approach to resolving copyright issues.

In doing so, we and our systems not only assist in clarifying the rights situation, e.g. through a license certificate, but also provide image users with various options for resolving an infringement, such as retroactive licensing.

We are committed to providing a smooth and supportive experience and ensuring that our customers' intellectual property is respected and protected.

If you have been contacted by RIGHTS-DEFEND, resolve your case on our settlement portal:

Who?

RIGHTS-DEFEND is a rights clearance platform for potential copyright & brand infringements. We monitor media rights for brands, creatives, agencies & more.

What?

We take care of the clearance of image rights to ensure that our customers rights remain protected & are fairly compensated.

Why?

Our customers have commissioned us to monitor and enforce their copyrights & brands integrity.

How?

Our Settlement portal provides solutions to solve the cases by providing proof of license or purchase of subsequent licenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

RIGHTS-DEFEND is a registered Legal Service Provider with the Court of Berlin, Germany. We are one of the world’s leading rights clearance, digital licensing and copyright companies & successfully managed, licensed, and enforced over 1.000.000 cases of copyright infringement. Abroad, we work with a large number of law firms that specialize in copyright in the various jurisdictions. 

Since many years, RIGHTS-DEFEND has been helping photographers, artists, image agencies, brands and other content creators protect their intellectual property. Our mission is to support creatives and brands in safeguarding their work by clearing copyright situation and infringement, seeking fair compensation or offer subsequent licensing when necessary. 

Client Reviews

After my photos started being sold commercially and shared more widely on social media, I discovered that increasingly larger companies were using my pictures without a license. I frequently received messages on social media or via email from people who had found my photos online that hadn't been paid for, or even included a copyright logo. Because private individuals have limited leverage in cases against major players, I discovered Rights Defend and have been using their services with satisfaction for several years. They win cases for me, but they consider both sides of the story and take several steps to prevent errors. After all, the client or owner is human and can make mistakes. They try to prevent this by double-checking and using the latest technology. Rights Defend is invaluable to photographers and takes a lot of work off their hands, allowing them to focus on their own work.

    Fokke Baarssen

    Photographer

    I started monitoring the publication of my images on Rights-Defend in 2021 and was struck by the number of photos found on the web without authorisation. Over the years, our collaboration has become increasingly close and it has become an essential tool in my work. What I really like about Rights-Defend is the ability to monitor everything online and to only take action in clear-cut cases, rather than indiscriminately.

      Andrea S.

      Photographer

      Rights Defend has been an integral part of my creative efforts on the web. With them I know that my photo intellectual property is well guarded. They were ground breaking with their proprietary software which gave me next generation detection when anyone used my images. They pioneered image matching. And with their legal skills, they made sure I got paid.

        Richard Lund

        Photographer

        I'm an advertising stock photographer and artist. I've dedicated a lot of time and equipment to create my artworks. I've collaborated with many International brands, I've won two London Festival Advertising awards. I do hope that my work and effort keep continuing to be respected and valued. Which I have selected to be protected by RightsDefend company and its legal partners with whom we have won hundreds of claims around the world.

          Gustavo Andrade

          Photographer

          People need to understand that intellectual properties need to be protected. So there is legitimate space for companies fighting copyright infringement on behalf of photographers and agencies. There is no better company than RIGHTS-DEFEND to do this job.

            Pro Shots 2025

            Image Agency

            I work with RightsDefend, a first-class legal service provider, and I am thrilled. The professional support they provide in protecting my trademark rights is outstanding. The team impresses with its precise legal assessments, careful case handling, and international expertise. An indispensable partner for media and trademark protection, whom I recommend without reservation!

              Harald Nachtmann

              Image Agency

              Rights-Defend has been reliably supporting me as a photographer and rights holder for many years in the international enforcement of rights abroad and is a proven partner in protecting my creative rights.

                rk medienservice

                Image Agency