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What are synchronisation rights?
The film synchronisation right comes into play when musical works protected by copyright are used in an audiovisual production such as a cinema movie or a video game. Should a licensee, for example...
What are synchronisation rights?
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News
Die Wurzeln deutschsprachiger Musik, Teil 5: Wogende Gitarrensphären
In den 1960er-Jahren war Musik in der Bundesrepublik zu einem mannigfaltigen Kulturgut herangereift. Der Plattenmarkt boomte. Neue Sendeformate eroberten die Radiostationen, während bald auch –...
Die Wurzeln deutschsprachiger Musik, Teil 5: Wogende Gitarrensphären
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How do I notify GEMA that the work in question is subject to a combined term of protection?
During the notification process for a new work, you are asked whether music and lyrics were created together. You answer this question with yes if several creators were involved in this joint music...
How do I notify GEMA that the work in question is subject to a combined term of protection?
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Ralph Kink joins GEMA as head of digital transformation
On 1 September 2024, Ralph Kink will take over GEMA’s purpose-built digital transformation division. In this role, he will drive GEMA's technological development and serve on GEMA’s executive...
Ralph Kink joins GEMA as head of digital transformation
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How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
In general, you must assume that music is protected by copyright. The only requirement is that a musical work has been created. Such a creation exists if the level of creation required by copyright...
How do I know whether a song is protected by copyright?
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How high are the GEMA fees for the retail trade?
For just a small monthly fee, you can play music which creates a pleasant atmosphere in your retail shop and which is going to be appreciated by your customers and staff alike. The level of GEMA...
How high are the GEMA fees for the retail trade?
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What are the minimum details for the notification of a film or a series?
Original title of the film / the series Production country Production year Producer incl. contact details Primary exploitation Musical works used: Title Music duration Rightsholder (author, or...
What are the minimum details for the notification of a film or a series?
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Information on the conclusion of licence agreements via the GEMA Online Portal
Dienstleister wie z. B. Finanzdienstleister, IT-Dienstleister, Postdienstleister, Call-Center, Consulting, Datenanalysten, Wirtschaftsprüfer, Rechtsberater, Sicherheitsbeauftragte,...
Information on the conclusion of licence agreements via the GEMA Online Portal
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Help centre
Does GEMA also grant the synchronisation rights for advertising on UGC platforms?
No. The decision whether your music may be used for advertising purposes always remains with you as the creator or publisher holding the rights. As a rightsholder, you can therefore take individual...
Does GEMA also grant the synchronisation rights for advertising on UGC platforms?
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Who are the GEMA members?
Our members are composers, lyricists and music publishers (and the legal successors of these groups). Music creators like them have launched the first German collective management organisation over...
Who are the GEMA members?
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News
Fair remuneration demanded: GEMA files lawsuit against Suno Inc.
GEMA is taking legal action against Suno Inc., an American provider of AI-generated audio content. It is accusing the company of processing protected recordings of world-famous songs from GEMA's...
Fair remuneration demanded: GEMA files lawsuit against Suno Inc.
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How do we register a spa concert with GEMA and what do we have to take into account?
If you are in charge of a health spa or a sanatorium, you register your spa concerts via the price calculator in our GEMA Online Portal. It’s very easy and is done as follows: Determine the price...
How do we register a spa concert with GEMA and what do we have to take into account?
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Are individual events covered by my contract?
As a rule, individual events are not covered by permanent contracts. Two examples: You have a contract for background music in your restaurant. Now, you are holding an evening with cabaret. You...
Are individual events covered by my contract?
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About GEMA
Supported foundations
Home About GEMA GEMA Foundation Supported foundations Satzung der Versorgungsstiftung der deutschen Komponisten (in German) The foundation aim is to support needy lyricists or their widows in cases...
Supported foundations
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Wie kann ich den Preis für Musik im Internet berechnen?
Wenn Sie Musik im Internet nutzen möchten, können Sie im Onlineportal den Preis berechnen und die Musik gleich anmelden. Beispiele für eine Online-Nutzung sind Webradio, Podcast, Website, Portale,...
Wie kann ich den Preis für Musik im Internet berechnen?
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Which genres are supported preferentially?
There are no preferred genres. We contact promoters from the most diverse music genres. No preferred genres at GEMA showcases There are no preferred genres. We contact organisers from the most...
Which genres are supported preferentially?
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GEMA contacts for customer complaints
null GEMA contacts for customer complaints If you are a music user or a GEMA customer, you can find out here who to contact: for events, background music, sound recordings/carriers and internet.
GEMA contacts for customer complaints
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What happens to the used works where it has not been possible to allocate them to their creators?
Used works which cannot be allocated to any music creators, are documented by us in detail and saved onto so-called inquiry lists. The online service Identify usages helps you to search...
What happens to the used works where it has not been possible to allocate them to their creators?
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Help centre
Which are the most important usage categories?
Film performance rights and film synchronisation rights (to a limited extent) Statutory remuneration rights such as what is known as hardware levy and blank media levy (blank tape remuneration)...
Which are the most important usage categories?
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Help centre
Which are the most important usage categories?
Film performance rights and film synchronisation rights (to a limited extent) Statutory remuneration rights such as what is known as hardware levy and blank media levy (blank tape remuneration)...
Which are the most important usage categories?
