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​Part 2 established that AI training creates prima facie copyright liability under US law. The question every general counsel asks next is the obvious one: is there a defense? In the United States, the principal defense is fair use. Codified in 17 U.S.C. § 107, it is not a blanket permission. It is a case-by-case defense, evaluated after the fact, with no single factor dispositive. AI companies have placed enormous weight on it, arguing that training is “transformative” and therefore excused.

Judges for the 2026 American Business Awards® Recognize CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) for Data-driven Customer Experience Model and its Balance of Scalable Automation with High-touch Human Support DANVERS, Mass – May 19, 2026 – CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, today announced it has been named a Stevie® Award winner for Customer Service Department of the Year in the 24th annual American Business Awards.

New Rights Help U.S.-Based Colleges and Universities Use High Quality Copyrighted Content in Internal-Use AI Systems May 6, 2026 – Danvers, Mass. – CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, announced that, as of July 1, 2026, its Annual Copyright License for Higher Education (ACLHE) will include internal-use AI reuse rights, expanding the license to address the growing use of AI across higher education in the United States.

National Recognition Reflects the Company’s Continued Commitment to a People-First Culture DANVERS, Mass – April 23, 2026 – CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, today announced it has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year. USA TODAY Top Workplaces celebrates organizations that prioritize employee engagement and workplace excellence.

CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) to Host Leading EU Scholar Anu Bradford, Who Will Discuss the Impact of Local Regulation on Global Business April 14, 2026 – Danvers, Mass. –  CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, will host “Geopolitics of AI: The Impact of Local Regulation on Global Business,” a LinkedIn Live event, on April 21 at 10:00 am, featuring guest speaker Anu Bradford, Henry L.

The Organization’s Licensing Portfolio Will Feature Four AI Licensing Options to Support Internal and External AI Use Cases for Businesses, Academic Institutions, and AI System Providers March 3, 2026 – Danvers, Mass.

CCC (Copyright Clearance Center) to Host Event Featuring Legal Experts Daniel Gervais and Erin Finlay, Who Will Discuss the Role of Copyright and Collective Management for Reducing Legal Uncertainty and Supporting a Balanced Marketplace February 4, 2026 – Danvers, Mass.

December 16, 2025 – Danvers, Mass. – CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the fifth year in a row as part of the 18th annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. CCC was ranked #13 in the Top Large Employers category.

December 9, 2025 – Danvers, Mass. – CCC (Copyright Clearance Center), a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, announced today it has been named a winner for Customer Service Department of the Year in the 13th annual Best in Biz Awards 2025 International. The Best in Biz Awards International is the only independent global business awards program judged solely by members of the press and industry analysts.

CCC is Recognized by KMWorld Magazine for Its Annual Copyright License, an Enterprise-Wide Licensing Solution for Internal Content Reuse December 2, 2025 – Danvers, Mass.