Webinar on 'Unnoticed Font License Violations in Mid-to-Large Enterprises'

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Font Usage in Business Operations and Overlooked License Management Fonts are used across various customer touchpoints and business operations—including websites, advertisements, apps, sales materials, in-store signage, and packaging. They are not merely design elements but critical assets supporting brand value and operational infrastructure. However, in companies where multiple departments, branches, and external partners use fonts, it becomes difficult to accurately track which fonts are used, by whom, and for what purposes. In mid-to-large enterprises especially, font purchases, distribution, and sharing often occur per department, leading to delayed license management and unintentional compliance risks.

License Violations and Security Risks Caused by Unclear Sources and Usage Scope Fonts come with specific license terms depending on usage scope and purpose—such as commercial use, web embedding, app integration, or sharing with external design agencies. Each use case requires different permissions. However, if production proceeds without clear knowledge of font sources or licensing agreements, organizations may unknowingly violate license terms. Additionally, fonts downloaded from untrusted websites or conversion tools may carry malware, leading to cybersecurity threats like data breaches. Once an issue is discovered, tracing who used which font in which project becomes extremely difficult, often requiring cross-departmental coordination involving legal, procurement, IT, and creative teams.

What Font Governance Should IT and Security Managers Implement? This seminar will clarify different types of font licenses and usage rights, using real-world examples to illustrate which practices lead to violations. It will also address the cybersecurity risks associated with unregulated font acquisition and distribution, highlighting key management points for IT and security leaders. Moreover, as companies accelerate digital transformation, effective font governance goes beyond compliance—it involves properly managing font assets to establish control. This session will present practical approaches and strategic frameworks for enterprise font management, incorporating insights from Monotype Corporation, aimed at improving operational efficiency and digital performance.

Organizer Monotype Corporation

Cooperation Majisemi Co., Ltd.

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