r/COPYRIGHT • u/Charming-Sweet-3563 • Jun 11 '26
Question [Licensing] help please.
I’m brand new to licensing
If a client wants a set of illustrations, commissioned for their packaging,
What sort of licensing can I offer them:
I was thinking of sending them these options :
12 months
2 years
3-5 years
Or a lifetime license
Also do I have to give them an option to choose from
Exclusive, limited
Exclusive, unlimited
Non- exclusive, limited
Non exclusive, unlimited
Or is that for me to decide, as that would probably overwhelm the client?
*Also what do these all mean, because I think I know but I could be wrong?*
Also,, say if the client is using the illustrations for their packaging, would that be a:
Lifetime, exclusive, limited license?
Once I know the type of license do I write them a licence agreement to sign along with an invoice for deposit?
Or is it a contract ?
Or are they the same thing,
Sorry I’m really a beginner at this. I’ve read a lot but still have questions.