By David Serras, Unison Rights AI, Creativity and Collective Management Last week, the Munich Regional Court ruled in favour of GEMA in its case against OpenAI, finding that ChatGPT had reproduced protected lyrics from German songs without authorisation. While the judgment does not prohibit the use of copyrighted works for AI training, it clarifies that…
By Jordi Puy, CEO at Unison Unison is the independent, tech-driven rights management entity that measurably grows creators’ and rights holders’ income. At Unison, we are proud to have increased digital collections for our clients sometimes four, five, or even ten times over compared to their income with previous providers. Creators deserve a rights manager…
In the complex realm of the music industry, the efficient management of copyrights and related rights is paramount for ensuring fair compensation to creators. Two types of entities play crucial roles in this arena are Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) and Independent Management Entities (IMEs). While they share common ground in their commitment to collective management…
In the context of the music industry, a “cuesheet” refers to a document that details specific information about the music used in an audiovisual production, such as movies, TV shows, commercials, or video games. This document is essential for the management of copyrights and royalties, as it records which songs were used, when, and in…
Collaborations in the music industry are not a new phenomenon. However, over time,they have gained even more traction, being a usual way of composing, and making it common to encounter works with several rights holders. An important aspect to consider is the complexities that arise in the distribution of rights when multiple holders are involved….
Have you collaborated in creating a song with other artists? Then, it’s important to understand how the rights to that work are divided. Who owns the song? What steps should you take? When multiple musicians contribute to a song, it becomes necessary to determine how the copyrights will be shared. This distribution will determine the…
Following complaints from UNISON, the Spanish competition authority imposes a new fine of 6.4 million euros on SGAE and bans it from contracting with the Public Administration. Why does the CNMC fine SGAE? UNISON filed a complaint against the Spanish collective management organisation t(Sociedad general de Autores y Editores, SGAE) before the Spanish competition authority…
Following complaints from UNISON, the Spanish competition authority imposes a new fine of 6.4 million euros on SGAE and bans it from contracting with the Public Administration. Why does the CNMC fine SGAE? UNISON filed a complaint against the Spanish collective management organisation (Sociedad general de Autores y Editores, SGAE) before the Spanish competition authority…
Global business trends and new technologies are driving a rapid evolution in the live music industry. This change results from technological advancements, shifts in consumer behaviors, and new business strategies. Notably, there is an increase in the use of virtual reality and the implementation of predictive analytics and Big Data tools to gain a deep…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, the traditional methods of royalty collection are undergoing a transformative shift. This blog post delves into the emerging trends in music royalty collection, specifically exploring how innovative approaches and cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the way artists and rights holders receive compensation…