Royalties

Choosing the best rights management platform for your business.

Rights Management Platform for Publishing & IP Licensing

by David Marlin | October 31, 2025

Choosing a rights management system can feel overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this FAQ, you’ll learn exactly how to select and implement a solution that truly fits your workflow and empowers you to maximize all your licensing opportunities and revenue.

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How Emerging Publishing Practices Impact Royalty Distribution

Emerging Publishing Practices & Industry Innovations

by David Marlin | October 2, 2025

The new world of multi-format distribution adds enormous complexity to royalty math. That's where tools like MetaComet’s best-in-class royalty management solutions come in.

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Royalty Tracker Agents Feature Video Preview

Automate Literary Agents’ Fees with Royalty Tracker

by MetaComet Systems | September 18, 2025

With the new Royalty Tracker® agents feature, publishers can process agents’ fees with the click of a button, and instantly publish agents’ statements to the online Royalty Portal. Watch the demo here.

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royalty distribution

Royalty Distribution | Agreements, Tools & Digital Solutions

by David Marlin | September 4, 2025

When something is sold on a royalty basis, its license holders calculate and put aside a share of the earnings to compensate the original creators. That money is then distributed to recipients in an agreed manner and on a set cycle.

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biotech technology transfer

Biotech Technology Transfer & Licensing Agreements

by David Marlin | August 14, 2025

Learn how biotech licensees manage technology transfer agreements, track royalties, and stay compliant through every stage of the licensing process.

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How to Manage Royalties in Technology Transfer Agreements

Technology Transfer Agreements, Royalties, Distributions

by David Marlin | July 30, 2025

If you’re involved in licensing technology from a university, research institution, or federal lab—or granting those rights to others—managing royalties is one of the most critical (and complex) parts of the process.

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11 reasons to select a royalty specialist

11 Reasons to Select a Royalty Specialist Over a Generalist

by David Marlin | July 25, 2025

Not all software is created equal. For the large majority of royalty-based businesses, specialist solutions will beat generalist products on every count. Here are just ten reasons why.   

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What are royalty rates?

Royalty Rates Explained | Licensing Agreements & More

by David Marlin | July 21, 2025

Learn what royalty rates are, how they’re calculated, what affects them, and what to expect in a licensing agreement in this practical guide.

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Introduction to Revenue Sharing

What is Revenue Sharing? Definition & Introduction

by David Marlin | July 14, 2025

Revenue sharing gives licensees a cut of revenue based on use or sales, aligning payouts with performance and encouraging long-term success.

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IP licensing for commercial use

Intellectual Property Licensing | Agreements & Royalty Rates

by David Marlin | July 8, 2025

Let's break down what an intellectual property license is, explore different types of IP licenses, explain what goes into an IP licensing agreement, and walk through royalty rates and licensing fees. We’ll also share best practices to help manage intellectual property licensing deals with clarity and confidence.

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