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Help centre
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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Help centre
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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News
GEMA files model action to clarify AI providers‘ remuneration obligations in Europe
GEMA is the first collecting society worldwide to file a lawsuit against a provider of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems for the unlicensed use of protected musical works....
GEMA files model action to clarify AI providers‘ remuneration obligations in Europe
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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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Help centre
Ich habe 2023 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 2023 keine Veranstaltung mit Livemusik durchgeführt. Wieso bekomme ich jetzt eine Rechnung?
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Help centre
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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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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News
Dossier: Künstliche Intelligenz
15. Mai 2024 Konferenz „Music Biz 2024“ in Nashville Panel „Copyright and AI“ u. a. mit Thomas Theune (Direktor Sendung/Online bei der GEMA) Link 9. Mai 2024 ThePioneer Tech Briefing Tobias...
Dossier: Künstliche Intelligenz
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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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About GEMA
Stellenangebote
Auszubildende zum Kaufmann/Kauffrau für Büromanagement (m/w/d) Standort Hamburg Link Debitorenbuchhalter (m/w/d) mit Key-User-Funktion Link Praktikum für Studierende der Musikwissenschaft Link...
Stellenangebote
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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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News
Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
CISAC has published its global collections report for the financial year 2022. According to the report, the global creative industry has fully recovered from the corona pandemic. Global revenues...
Global creators’ collections grow by a record 26.7% to EUR12.1 billion in 2022
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Help centre
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
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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News
AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“
Streaming and artificial intelligence are changing the world of music and posing new challenges for authors. At a GEMA discussion event in Brussels, it became apparent that concrete proposals for...
AI Act – GEMA CEO Tobias Holzmüller: “Transparency should be a basic requirement“
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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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News
virtuos
Ausgabe 3 Ausgabe 3 2013 Ausgabe 3 Ausgabe 1 Ausgabe 1 Ausgabe 4 virtuos 3/2024 „Wie Musik unseren Konsum beeinflusst“ Die Music Impact Studie der GEMA hat erstmals empirisch untersucht, wie sich...
virtuos
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Help centre
Was ist Licensr?
Licensr ist eine Self-Service-Plattform von ICE, um Musik für Online-Musikdienste lizenzieren zu lassen. Allerdings können Sie mit Licensr auch nur den Preis berechnen und später eine Lizenz...
Was ist Licensr?
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Help centre
What does a GEMA membership cost?
There is a one-off admission fee to become a member. Creators pay €90.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €107.10), and music publishers pay €180.00 (plus 19% VAT; a total of €214.20). If you are a...
What does a GEMA membership cost?
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Compliance
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