2025 Copyrighted Content Usage Trends
Information Seeking and Usage Study
2025 Key Findings
The velocity of content continues to increase
Knowledge workers are quickly adopting AI tools and including published content
Executive behaviors create a paradox within organizations
Since 2007, CCC has partnered with Outsell to conduct independent, quantitative research and analysis into how copyrighted content is used in a variety of industries. Using the latest study data, CCC presents analysis and recommendations to organizations that depend on published third-party content.
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CCC’s compliance and content workflow solutions
With expertise in copyright and information management, CCC designs and delivers innovative information solutions that power decision-making by helping people integrate and navigate data sources and content assets. Learn more:
- CCC Annual Copyright License for Business
- RightFind Suite software solutions
- Reprints and Permissions Services
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