When An original musical composition with or without lyrics. and Typically, the recorded performance of a musical work protected as a phonogram under copyright law. are played on radio, television, in bars, nightclubs, Digital Service Provider: an online platform that provides streaming or download services to consumers., or used for other purposes, it is the responsibility of the music users, the The person or entity that obtains a license to use copyrighted material, such as a musical work or sound recording., to obtain and pay for the appropriate A form of permission given to use copyrighted material, such as a musical work or sound recording, under certain conditions and usually for a fee.. Without such licenses in place, it is considered Using a protected musical work or sound recording without the permission of the rights holders in cases where such permission is required by copyright law..
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Licensees have a duty to keep track of how many times a musical work or sound recording has been played, and wherever feasible, it’s their responsibility to provide this information, in the form of a A report that details the types and number of uses of a musical work or sound recording, for example, the number of streams or radio plays., to Collective Management Organization: An organization that acts collectively on behalf of the rights holders it represents and collects and pays remuneration to rights holders., A company or service that delivers music to digital streaming platforms and physical retail stores., A company that invests in, manufactures, distributes, promotes, and monetizes sound recordings on behalf of the artist. and A company that represents songwriters, supporting their career development, monetizing musical works, and protecting copyrights. . These parties then collect and distribute Money paid for the right to use a musical work, performance, or sound recording, typically, but not always, in the form of recurring payments., renumerations and other payments to creators and other rights holders of the musical works and sound recordings they each represent.
Explore more about different types of licenses in our topics on Music Creators' Rights, Rights Transfer, Assignment and Licensing, and Scope of Protection.
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