Company Info

Rights Control

Global Rights Protection System^TM

How it works

When you license a RM image from Masterfile - even for non-exclusive use - we check its history (as well as similar images from the same shoot). If there is a potential conflict, we'll advise you and you can select a different image.

Choose your level of exclusivity

Looking for exclusivity? You can acquire exclusive rights for a specific trade, territory, media and/or time period. You can even negotiate a complete buyout of a RM image, if that's what you need.

Why are rights managed images more expensive than royalty-free?

• RM collections generally have greater diversity with more unique images
• Exclusive rights can be secured.
• Records of every use of an image (as well as similar images from the same shoot) to allow you to avoid conflicting rights between competing end users.

Why we're an industry leader in Rights Control

• Exclusive contracts with every artist for RM images
• Real-time global data management
• Constant monitoring of media to prevent copyright infringements

For more information about rights control, call 1-800-387-9010 to speak to an Account Executive or contact us at clearances@masterfile.com.