👉 Licensing, in the context of copyright law and related areas such as intellectual property and the protection of inventions, refers to the process by which individuals or organizations obtain a license from an owner or registered entity for the use of their copyrighted works. Licenses are typically granted on a case-by-case basis and can be either temporary or permanent, depending on the nature of the work being licensed. In essence, licencing allows individuals or entities to use the work without infringing upon the copyright rights of the