ALIS (Administration of Literary Rights in Sweden) is a collective rights managemant society presently representing approximately 3 500 writers.

ALIS, a non-profit organisation, was founded in 1995 by the writers' own representatives, the Swedish Writers' Union (SFF), the Swedish Union of Journalists (SJF), the Swedish Playwrights' Union (SDF), and the Swedish Association for Educational Writers (SLFF).

ALIS manages the economic rights of copyright owners when their material is being re-used. Material, which has been published or otherwise made public, can be re-used in media such as databases, radio, and television. ALIS licenses both analogue and digital usage.

ALIS offers extensive services to its members. ALIS negotiates and signs individual, general and collective agreements as well as authorises the use of literary works. ALIS also oversees and collects payments due to the copyright owner and attempts to ensure that other parties comply with contractual obligations. If a copyright infringement occurs, ALIS has mandate to initiate legal proceedings. Furthermore, ALIS offers free advice and guidance to its members with regards to their copyright.

Board of Directors

Chairperson:
Magnus Lindström

Vice Chairperson:
Jöran Enqvist, SLFF

Members of the Board:
Jenny Lundström, SLFF
Susin Lindblom, SDF
Birgit Hageby, SDF
Mats Söderlund, SFF
Thorbjörn Öström, SFF
Arne König, SJF
Olle Wilöf, SJF

Secretariat
Åse Lundh Gravenius, Executive manager, ase.lundh@alis.org
Emma Jarl, Legal adviser, emma.jarl@alis.org
Per Holmström, Accounting, per.holmstrom@alis.org
Maria Ljungdahl, Administrator, maria.ljungdahl@alis.org
Eva Ribich, Administrator, eva.ribich@alis.org

Telephone: +46 8 411 98 10 (Monday/Wednesday; 13-16, Tuesday/Thursday/Friday; 09-12)
Fax +46 8 411 98 20
E-mail: alis@alis.org

Address: ALIS, Drottninggatan 85, SE-111 60 Stockholm, SWEDEN