With so many options out there, font licensing can feel like a headache! But it’s critical to understand it before choosing a typeface. That’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Joyce Ketterer, CEO of Darden Studio and expert on font licensing, to help us untangle it all.
Mark January 7th in your calendar
6 pm CEST / 12 pm EDT / 9 am PDT, Live on YouTube
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We will discuss
Join us for a fun and interactive livestream where you’ll learn:
- The most common commercial font license models and how to choose the right one.
- The differences between open-source fonts and commercial options.
- Whether using Google Fonts or Adobe Fonts is really safe?
- What designers and developers need to know before selecting a font.
- The risks of skipping proper font licensing — and how to avoid them.
About Joyce Ketterer
Joyce Ketterer joined Darden Studio in 2006 and became CEO in 2016. In cooperation with the studio’s attorney, she is responsible for writing and enforcing the studio’s licensing – a task to which she brings the real world experience of working directly with customers for both sales and license enforcement.
Ask your questions
There will also be room for your font licensing related questions. So ask them in the chat during the live stream, or write them now in the comments!
Dear Oliver,
First of all, Happy New Year! Thank you for offering the opportunity to ask questions about font licensing.
I have two questions that I’m particularly curious about regarding fonts I’ve already purchased. I understand that every EULA is different for each font, but when I send my work to a printer – whether it’s for a business card or a book – is it sufficient to outline the fonts in the PDF? Or does this still pose legal issues, even though the fonts are embedded in the PDF? It seems embedding might not always be the most optimal or compliant solution for legal font usage.
My second question is about web design. When building websites for my clients, am I allowed to purchase fonts on their behalf for use on their websites? Or is it mandatory for them to purchase the fonts themselves?
Thank you again for your time, and for your wonderful and incredibly useful newsletters.
Best regards,
Ildikó
Good questions!
Hello! Are there any special considerations that indie authors might need to know about? For print-on-demand copies or for e-books?