Based on a study of copyright agencies in Beijing area,this paper reviews the historical development of the work of copyright agencies and their agents.It analyzes their business related problems that these copyright agencies and agents are facing today.This paper also proposes a few remedial measures that may usher this copyright industry into a more sustainable development and also with a more promising outlook. Based on a study of copyright agencies in Beijing area, this paper reviews the historical development of the work of copyright agencies and their agents. It analyzes their business related problems that these copyright agencies and agents are facing today. This paper also proposes a few remedial measures that may usher this copyright industry into a more sustainable development and also with a more promising outlook.