Collection Society
A collection society, also known as a copyright collective or collective management organization (CMO), is an organization that manages and enforces the rights of copyright holders, such as songwriters, composers, and music publishers. These societies collect royalties from the use of copyrighted works, such as public performances, broadcasts, and reproductions, and then distribute these royalties to their members. They play a crucial role in ensuring that creators are compensated for the use of their intellectual property within the music industry.
Collection Society
A collection society, also known as a copyright collective or collective management organization (CMO), is an organization that manages and enforces the rights of copyright holders, such as songwriters, composers, and music publishers. These societies collect royalties from the use of copyrighted works, such as public performances, broadcasts, and reproductions, and then distribute these royalties to their members. They play a crucial role in ensuring that creators are compensated for the use of their intellectual property within the music industry.
Collection Society
A collection society, also known as a copyright collective or collective management organization (CMO), is an organization that manages and enforces the rights of copyright holders, such as songwriters, composers, and music publishers. These societies collect royalties from the use of copyrighted works, such as public performances, broadcasts, and reproductions, and then distribute these royalties to their members. They play a crucial role in ensuring that creators are compensated for the use of their intellectual property within the music industry.
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