Norwaco collects remuneration for the secondary use of audiovisual works

Examples of secondary use is the retransmission of entire programming schedules on cable TV networks, IP networks, wireless networks and the recording and use of radio and television programmes in education.

Rightholder groups

Rightholder groups, such as creators, producers, and performers, are represented through Norwaco. No rightholders are direct members of Norwaco, but several organisations that represent rightholders are members. An overview of the member organisations of Norwaco can be found here .

Norwaco – the practical solution for clearing audiovisual works

Copyright ensures that those who have contributed to a given work have the exclusive rights of the disposal of it. Others who wish to use their work must first obtain the rightholders’ consent. Because of the many rights that must be cleared when using audiovisual works, a practical solution has been found entailing that both the consent and remuneration for this use takes place through Norwaco. Norwaco is authorized by its 34 member organisations to give such consent. These 34 member organisations represent more than 37,000 individual rightholders – consisting of creators, performing artists, cinematographers, and producers.