Kopinor - the Reproduction Rights Organisation of Norway

Kopinor represents copyright holders of published works through 22 member organisations - 5 publishers' associations and 17 authors' associations.

  • By law or through bilateral agreements with Reproduction Rights Organisations in other countries, Kopinor also represents foreign rightsholders.
  • Kopinor is empowered by its member organisations to negotiate and conclude collective agreements on photocopying and digital uses of copyright protected works in all areas of society.
  • In 2009, Kopinor distributed NOK 157 million to Norwegian rightsholders and 42 million to foreign rightsholders. Since 1980 Kopinor has collected more than NOK 3,5 billion in reprographic fees.

Respect copyright - encourage creativity!

IFRRO

International federation of reproduction rights organisations

Kopinor is an active member of IFRRO, which links together all national Reproduction Rights Organisations (RROs) as well as many national and international associations of rightsholders.

News

Ann-Magrit Austenå new Board Chair of Kopinor

21 April 2010
Ann-Magrit Austenå

21 April, Ann-Magrit Austenå was elected new Board chair of Kopinor. Helge Rønning, Board chair since 1998, is stepping down.