Mechanical Rights

Rights obtained from a mechanical license to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical compositions (songs) on CDs, records, tapes, ringtones, permanent digital downloads, interactive streams, and other digital configurations supporting various business models, including locker-based music services and bundled music offerings.

Related Terms:

• Mechanical License
• Collection Society
• Mechanical Rights

Related Article:

• Mechanical vs. Performance Royalties

Related Resources:

• Music Publishing Royalties Webinar