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Data protection
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News
Europe’s first landmark ruling on AI: GEMA prevails against OpenAI
2025-11-11 12:33 Today, in a court case which has attracted global interest brought by GEMA against U.S. provider of AI services OpenAI, the Regional Court in Munich handed down a very clear...
Europe’s first landmark ruling on AI: GEMA prevails against OpenAI
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When I declare my work, why do you ask me whether the work is in the public domain (free of copyright)?
If you notify us of your own works which you created alone, please always answer this question with ‘no’. To be in the public domain means that the author(s) of the original work which is now...
When I declare my work, why do you ask me whether the work is in the public domain (free of copyright)?
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Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
You assign to us as a trustee all rights in your works you are currently entitled to and those accruing, devolving, redevolving to you or otherwise acquired by you during the term of this Deed for...
Which rights do I assign to GEMA with the Deed of Assignment?
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About GEMA
Paul Abraham Preis
Geboren in Bremen, Studium an der Universität der Künste Berlin. Er schrieb die Musik für Musicals wie BABYTALK, ELTERNABEND, LETTERLAND, GRIMM, MEIN AVATAR & ICH, KEIN PARDON, KOPFKINO („Best...
Paul Abraham Preis
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What is a licence for an event?
"License" is a legal term meaning "permission" or "authorization." Let’s assume that you notify us of an event which takes place once, e.g. a concert, a party, an opening ceremony or a vernissage....
What is a licence for an event?
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GEMA and GEZ – is that not the same?
No, GEZ, which has been renamed into “ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice”, is a non-incorporated shared institution, jointly run by the public service state broadcasting companies, the Zweite...
GEMA and GEZ – is that not the same?
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Ich habe 2024 keine Veranstaltung mit Livemusik durchgeführt. Wieso bekomme ich jetzt eine Rechnung?
Laut unseren Informationen wurde bei den ausgewiesenen Veranstaltungen Livemusik gespielt. Dafür hatten Sie bereits eine Lizenz bzw. Lizenzen nach den Tarifen für Livemusik von uns erhalten. Da Sie...
Ich habe 2024 keine Veranstaltung mit Livemusik durchgeführt. Wieso bekomme ich jetzt eine Rechnung?
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Help centre
How do I register a film or a series?
You can register your film or series easily and conveniently in the Online Portal using the AV registration online service. The service offers you two options for registration: Registration via the...
How do I register a film or a series?
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About GEMA
Projekt- und Prozessmanagement
About GEMA Karriere Arbeitsbereiche Projekt- und Prozessmanagement Wie sollte meine Online-Bewerbung aussehen? Die Aufgaben unserer Mitarbeitenden im Bereich Projekt- und Prozessmanagement sind so...
Projekt- und Prozessmanagement
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About GEMA
Daten- und Qualitätsmanagement
Encore – unsere Zugabe für dich Für alle, die Musik lieben Dein Job mit Impact mittendrin in der Branche! Zusammen mit Teams, die digital denken und Musik leben. Learn to Fly E‑Learnings, Webinare...
Daten- und Qualitätsmanagement
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About GEMA
Strategie und Business Analytics
About GEMA Karriere Arbeitsbereiche Strategie und Business Analytics Wie sollte meine Online-Bewerbung aussehen? „Was meine Arbeit so besonders macht? Dass wir den sozialen und kulturellen Wert von...
Strategie und Business Analytics
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Help centre
Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?
Yes. That is why the necessary rights must be acquired for the use of a cover version. In most cases this is done via us, GEMA. A cover is a new recording of an existing musical work, possibly also...
Does copyright apply in the case of cover versions?
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Help centre
What are the deadlines for my claims?
It depends on each usage category how long you have time to submit a claim. We have listed the sectors with their categories and the relevant deadlines for you. Below, you can also find a link to...
What are the deadlines for my claims?
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Invoice / reversal invoice - General Terms and Conditions
Allgemeine Bedingungen für die Meldung von Musik-Produkten über das Onlineportal der GEMA Allgemeine Bedingungen für die Meldung von Musik-Produkten Allgemeine Bedingungen für die Meldung von...
Invoice / reversal invoice - General Terms and Conditions
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Help centre
Where do I find my membership number?
Each GEMA member has a membership number. You can find it in your Deed of Assignment, for example. If you have linked your membership account with the Online Portal, you can also find your...
Where do I find my membership number?
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I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?
We can put your mind at rest: If you request a change, you receive a new contract with the desired changes. Prior to that, the old contract will be terminated. It is not possible to simply...
I have requested a change to my contract. Why did I receive a notice of termination of the contract?
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Help centre
What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
Our foundation is a recognised benevolent and charitable public foundation governed by civil law. Apart from our activities as a representative of the interests of music creators, we also carry out...
What is the so-called GEMA Foundation?
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How does GEMA membership come about?
Once you have completed the admission procedure, membership is achieved by concluding a so-called Deed of Assignment. By signing the latter, creators or publishers, assign their copyright-related...
How does GEMA membership come about?
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Help centre
Why do I have to confirm during the work declaration process that my work was not created exclusively by AI?
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) allows you to “produce” music in just seconds and distribute it to the masses with a single mouse click. To prevent damage to the musical and cultural...
Why do I have to confirm during the work declaration process that my work was not created exclusively by AI?
