Rights

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?