Copyright or reprint permission for news material

Orange County Register
Published policies and procedures

BACKGROUND The Orange County Register is happy to consider all requests for re-use of our work. Permission for re-use considers the purpose of the reprint, its audience, and the non-profit or commercial status of the requestor.

All material published in the Register is copyrighted and protected by federal law.

POLICY In certain circumstances, the Register cannot grant re-use permission.
   

COPYRIGHT FEES We believe our work has value to us and to you. Most of the time we ask a copyright fee in return for using our work. We have chosen our fees with care and consideration and believe them to be fair.

Non-profit fees For organizations providing proof of their charitable, 501 (c) (3) status, usual fees are as follows:
  • use of a story - $35
  • use of a photo - $35
  • use of a graphic – varies ($25 - $1,000)

Commercial fees For businesses, companies and organizations without non-profit status, fees begin at
  • use of a story - $250
  • use of a photo - $250
  • use of a graphic – varies ($25 - $2,000)

PROCEDURE Steps in requesting re-use permission

Step

Action

1

Put your request in writing.

Include:

  • Who you are or who you represent
  • What material you would like to use
  • How you want to use that material (brochure, newsletter, annual report, etc.)
  • How many copies you intend to make and distribute
  • Your fax and telephone numbers

2

Fax to Sharon Clairemont at 714-796-7086,

Or

E-mail sclairemont@ocregister.com

3

We will respond to you by phone with further questions,

Or,

We will fax an invoice for the copyright fees.

4

Send your check, money order or credit card information* to:

Sharon Clairemont

Rights and Permissions

Orange County Register

625 N. Grand Ave.

Santa Ana, CA 92701

* credit card information must include your name, billing address, credit card number and expiration date.

5

We will let you know permission is granted.

Making reprints of articles The Register does not have the ability to create reprints of articles for you. Please contact either of the following companies the Register has authorized to make reprints of our material.

Scoop Reprint Source, 949-453-4680, www.scoopreprintsource.com

Square2 Communications, Inc. 949-442-0401, www.sq2.com

Questions? If you have questions or would like to hear this information in a voice message, call 714-796-6038.

 


Resources on this page were compiled for a panel discussion "Managing Copyright and Leveraging Revenue in Your News Organization" at the annual conference of the News Division Special Libraries Assn.  in June 2005.  Panel members included Kathy Foley, San Antonio Express-News; Ginny Everett, Atlanta Journal Constitution; Peter Simmons, The New York Times; and Sharon Clairemont, Orange County Register.
To request updates or additions contact Kathy Foley.
Last Updated 6/4/2005