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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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    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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    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?

  • 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 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?

  • 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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    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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The most frequently asked questions in our Help Center

What does it cost to use music in public?
It depends how the music is used, whether live, in the background, on sound recordings or on the internet...
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How do I know which tariff is the right one?

You have two options to determine this:You can either use our various price calculators. Or you go to our overview page tariff overview... 

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Do I have to report anything afterwards?
Please always submit event notifications with specific dates such as place, date, attendance (where applicable), etc. ...
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