SUISA

The Federal Law of 1 July 1993 on Copyrights and Neighbouring Rights (the Copyright Law) is the legal basis of reference for SUISA. The Copyright Law regulates the protection of authors, artists, record and video producers and broadcasting companies, and defines the obligations of the collective administration societies. It defines key terms such as «work» or «author», and enumerates the rights of an author in his works. The Law also places limits on copyright protection.

Pursuant to the Copyright Law, the author is the owner of his work. An author’s work can only be published, reproduced, performed in public, broadcast or otherwise disseminated with his or her consent. In exchange, the author is entitled to remuneration.<o:p></o:p>