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GEMA membership begins with you transferring rights to us. This is the only way we can become active as a trustee.

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Deed of Assignment

  • I have recently registered as an online portal user. Why have I not yet received a Deed of Assignment?
  • Can I become a creator or publisher member of several collective management organisations (for music) in the world at the same time?
  • Do I have to acquire a GEMA licence (event, CD, online) when I play my own works?
  • Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
  • How do I add rights to or remove them from the Deed of Assignment?

Synch right in film productions & commercials

  • I want to offer a cover version for download/streaming/sale. What do I need to consider?
  • What do I have to do if I want to use music for a film production?
  • What do I have to do if I want to use music for a promotional film?

Synch right in social media

  • I wish to upload music content to a video platform such as YouTube. What do I need to consider?
  • In which instances is the synchronisation right on UGC platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok managed by GEMA?
  • Can I take action against the use of my works/music in videos on YouTube, TikTok and the like?
  • Does GEMA also grant the synchronisation rights for advertising on UGC platforms?
  • What rights do I have as a creator, if my music is used in videos on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and the like?
  • How can I revoke the synchronisation rights for commercial user generated content from GEMA? Is there a deadline?
  • How is the income arising from synchronisation rights issued to UGC platforms distributed?

Legal Successors

  • A member has passed away. What does GEMA need?
  • What are so-called legal successors?

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