INTA Written Report to the Andean Court of Justice - International Trademark Association

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The Andean Court of Justice

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The report, filed by INTA’s Copyright Committee with the Andean Court of Justice on April 21, 2025, addresses legal and practical questions regarding the synchronization of musical works in audiovisual productions. The report clarifies the concept of synchronization in both the music and legal industries, emphasizing its nature as an atypical agreement involving reproduction, adaptation, and possible public communication of musical content. It distinguishes between synchronization rights and public performance rights, highlighting that synchronization licenses do not automatically grant authorization for public communication. The report also discusses how these licenses are negotiated, the role of moral and economic rights, and the applicability of collective management.

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