Which term represents the department that handles copyright and usage rights globally?

• A. Licensing
• B. Copyright Office
• C. Global Rights and Permissions
• D. Library of Congress

Answer: (C)

Global Rights and Permissions is the term that fits for a department responsible for copyright and usage rights across different jurisdictions. This unit typically manages the negotiations and clearances needed to use content worldwide, handling licensing terms, permissions, and rightsholder communications in multiple regions. Licensing is the act of granting permission, not the department itself. The Copyright Office is a government body that records and oversees copyrights within a country, not a global rights-clearance team. The Library of Congress is a national library that houses many functions (including a Copyright Office in some systems), but it is not a department dedicated to handling global rights and usage permissions.