Collective management of Rights and Distribution Amongst Right Holders

Abstract

The distribution of remunerations among rights owners is sometimes subject to detailed regulation at the national level, while the distribution scheme must be negotiated between the collecting societies and their members, subject to its approval by a public authority in some countries. In principle, CMOs must distribute the remunerations in proportion to the revenue derived from the individual works and performances. They must also make all reasonable efforts to improve efficiency in the collection and distribution of the CMOs for the benefit of all right owners and users.