5.10-1 Are collecting societies government bodies?
No, they are civil societies (cooperatives or associations) comprising composers, songwriters, writers, directors, producers, editors or claimants of related rights.
5a.10 Collecting Societies
Collecting societies or collective rights management organisations are societies of authors or of claimants of related rights. These organisations are created by people protected under the CopA in order to defend their rights and interests.
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