Publishing rights for musical and cinema works are managed through professional associations.
Music Professional Associations
- MESAM: Owners of works (composer, songwriter)
- MSG: Owners of musical works
- MUYORBİR: Producers
- MÜYAP: Music producers
Cinema Professional Associations
- SINEBİR: Owners of cinema works
- SETEM: Cinema technical staff
License for Broadcasting
- Broadcasting on radio, TV, venues = royalty paid
- Monthly/annual tariff
- Separate for more than one union license
Broadcast Types
- Broadcast (radio, TV)
- Use of space (cafe, restaurant, store)
- Event (concert, wedding)
- Internet (Spotify, YouTube → separate order)
Unlicensed Use
- FSEK art.71 penal liability
- Compensation (3fold)
- Destruction of products/devices
Exceptions (FSEK art.32-39)
- Personal use
- Limited use for educational purposes
- Criticism/review
- Certain public places
Supreme Court 11. HD
11. HD accepts that businesses broadcasting in commercial venues are obliged to pay periodic royalties to professional associations, and that the "I just turned on music" defense is not valid.
Copyright and intellectual property lawyer is recommended.