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What languages does The MLC Portal support?
July 24, 2024The screen text of The MLC Portal is in American English, a user of the Portal can enter data, such...
How will The MLC resolve ownership disputes?
July 24, 2024The MLC places royalties on hold when a substantiated dispute has been raised. The parties to the...
What is the blanket compulsory mechanical license?
July 24, 2024The MLC's blanket compulsory license lets DSPs make & distribute digital phonorecords of eligible...
How are mechanical royalty rates determined?
June 24, 2024Royalty rates for blanket licenses administered by The MLC are determined by the United States...
Does it cost anything to register a musical work with The MLC?
June 24, 2024There is no cost to register a musical work with The MLC.
What happens to unmatched or unclaimed royalties?
June 24, 2024Unmatched or unclaimed royalties, from usage occurring on or after January 1, 2021, will be held...
What types of licenses does The MLC administer
June 24, 2024The MLC administers blanket compulsory mechanical licenses, available to eligible streaming and...
How is HFA involved in the work of The MLC?
June 24, 2024Harry Fox Agency (HFA) assists with musical works & member data management, match digital uses of...
How does The MLC plan to educate music publishers, administrators, and self-administered songwriters, composers and lyricists about getting registered?
June 24, 2024The MLC partners with industry groups to share updates via newsletters, webinars, and social media,...
Should I become a member of The MLC if some of my musical works are administered by a music publisher or adminisrator, and some are administered by me?
June 24, 2024Songwriters, composers, and lyricists who have retained the right to register any of their own...
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