Rechteverwerter
Rechteverwerter is a generic term for entities that monetize rights on behalf of rights holders. They license, collect and distribute royalties, and enforce rights to enable lawful use of works or inventions. As intermediaries between rights holders and users, they may negotiate licenses, issue standard terms, monitor usage, and channel payments back to the rights holders according to contractual rules.
In practice, Rechteverwerter include collecting societies and private licensees operating in various sectors such as music,
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