The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations, better known by its acronym IFRRO, is an independent organization founded on the international copyright principles enshrined in the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention.

Its aim is to promote and protect the rights of creators throughout the world. It works to facilitate access to protected content while ensuring respect for copyright.

A bit of history...

It all began in 1980 with a working group for the Copyright Committee of the International Publishers Association and the International Group of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers.

In 1984, this same working group evolved into the International Forum for Reproduction Rights Organisations, where authors and rights-holders have a prominent place. In 1988, the group became the association we know today.

IFRRO is a privileged partner and front-line advocate in the fight for respect for creators’ rights worldwide. Among other things, it creates opportunities for authors, publishers and their representatives to meet and exchange views on their respective realities, and applies the highest standards when it comes to remunerating creators.

International scope

IFRRO’s members include nearly a hundred professional associations and collecting societies from all over the world.

Annual congress

Each year, the IFRRO International Congress Conference brings together all member associations and collecting societies to discuss current issues and actions to be taken to ensure long-term respect for copyright.