How can I use a Japanese song in a film?

You need to obtain the authorization for the synchronization use from the copyright owner. In addition, if you use any commercial recordings such as CDs a... Show details

In addition to the claim from "Muserk Rights Management", I also received an indication from YouTube that other unknown CMOs are claiming rights ownership. Are these suspicious groups?

It is possible that foreign CMOs that are entrusted by JASRAC to administer JASRAC repertoire in certain territories are making claims. Videos uploaded to... Show details

I received an indication of "copyright infringement" from YouTube that "Muserk Rights Management" is claiming rights ownership. It seems like a copyright infringement claim. What should I do?

This indicates that “Muserk LLC (Muserk Rights Management) will claim copyright usage fees from YouTube for the music included in the uploaded videos”. It ... Show details

How do I obtain permission to use foreign music in Japan?

You may obtain permission to use foreign works from JASRAC provided they are the repertoire of foreign collective management organizations (CMO) which have r... Show details

What are the penalties for copyright infringement?

Under the Japanese Copyright Law, copyright infringement can result in punishment "by imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or a fine not exceeding... Show details

How do I obtain permission to use Japanese music in other countries?

You may obtain a license for your use of a song in JASRAC’s repertoire from the local CMO in a given country. For the information regarding sister societies ... Show details