Neighboring Rights

Neighboring rights (also called related rights) are performance royalties paid to sound recording copyright holders when music is publicly performed or broadcast. They cover rights of performers and recording owners for radio, TV, streaming, and public venue play, distinct from composition copyrights¹.

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Jun 4, 2025

Neighboring Rights

Neighboring rights (also called related rights) are performance royalties paid to sound recording copyright holders when music is publicly performed or broadcast. They cover rights of performers and recording owners for radio, TV, streaming, and public venue play, distinct from composition copyrights¹.

Sources

Updated:

Jun 4, 2025

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