About Stichting PRO
Stichting PRO is a copyright organisation for Dutch publishers, including publishers of general books, e-books, educational publications, professional and scientific publications, newspapers, daily press, news media, magazines, and journals. These publishers can join Stichting PRO free of charge to claim collective compensation to which they are entitled. Stichting PRO was established in 1997 by the Mediafederatie (formerly the Dutch Publishers Association).
Fee for publishers
Publishers can receive a fee through Stichting PRO for the lending of books and magazines in libraries (public lending rights, LiteRom), for private copying (thuiskopie), and for copying by businesses, government bodies, and educational institutions (reprorecht). We distribute these funds based on research, existing data, and turnover statements from publishers.
Where these funds come from
Stichting PRO receives fees for publishers from Stichting Leenrecht, Stichting Reprorecht, and Stichting Thuiskopie. To protect the collective rights of publishers, we collaborate with various organizations and other collective management organizations. Want to learn more about the world of collective management?
