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ACCREDITED ORGANISATIONS

For organisations whose role requires more than access and calls for recognised status against a defined standard.

What Accredited Organisations means

Accredited Organisations is for bodies that have met the relevant organisational requirements within the CIP framework. It is intended for recognised organisational standing, not simply participation or public access. Recognition is tied to formal routes, defined standards, and the responsibilities carried by the organisation within the rights chain.


Who it is for

  • Creative agencies
  • Talent management firms
  • Publishers
  • Sports organisations
  • Broadcasters
  • Platforms
  • Distributors
  • Brands operating at scale

How recognised status is achieved

  1. Identify the organisational role
  2. Enter the relevant certification route
  3. Complete the required assessment or audit
  4. Meet the applicable standard
  5. Maintain renewal where required

What recognition may include

Agency recognition

  • Agency Certification Mark
  • Authorised CDR Registrar status
  • Listing in the Agency Registry

Platform recognition

  • CIP Compliant Platform Mark
  • Listing in the Platform Registry
  • Fast-track access connected to certified status

What recognised status is not

Accredited Organisations is not the same as public access, introductory learning, or simple adoption of CIP language in contracts. Organisational recognition is awarded only where the relevant standards have been met through the formal route.


Governance and accountability

Recognised organisational status sits within a framework governed by Creative Intellectual Property Charity. Oversight includes standards governance, independent audit support where relevant, and mechanisms for renewal and revocation.