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Copyright & exploitation rights

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Questions and answers

  • Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?
  • Does it also constitute a copyright infringement if I do not use the music commercially?
  • When does music become royalty-free?
  • What is the GEMA presumption?
  • Which are the most important usage categories?
  • How can I prove that I am the creator?
  • How can use copyright to protect a song I composed myself?
  • How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?

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