Collection Societies definition

Collection Societies means any performing, mechanical, or other rights society (e.g., SAMRO, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SOCAN, SACEM, MCPS, PRS, PPL, GEMA, GVL, SGAE, AIE) that collects and administers royalty payments on behalf of music publishers, writers and performers.
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Examples of Collection Societies in a sentence

  • As further described in Article IV, below, the rights granted herein may be subject to rights held by Collection Societies.

  • As further described in Section 6, below, the rights granted herein should not be subject to rights held by Collection Societies.

  • However, in certain jurisdictions, Licensee may be asked to pay royalties to Collection Societies due to traditional music industry agreements and treaties.

  • Licensee acknowledges and agrees that, as further described in Section 6, below, certain uses of Licensed Material may require additional payment to Collection Societies and, if required, Licensee shall be solely responsible for such payments.

  • However, in certain jurisdictions outside of Hong Kong, You may be required to pay royalties to Collection Societies due to exploitation of the Licensed Material in that jurisdiction (regardless of whether any contributor of the Licensed Material is a member of the applicable societies).