The protection of music Νeighbouring Rights has been legally enforced throughout the world. National laws, transnational and global conditions ensure their protection. They also allow the setting-up of organizations and companies which, on behalf of their members, oversee the correct observance of the rules in force and attribute the rights to their members.

CNR issues Νeighbouring Rights licenses to all types of business that uses or broadcasts music in public. At the same time it also collects lists of repertoire used by each individual company which is then analyzed for fair return to the beneficiaries.

The licensing process is simple.

After receiving the necessary information regarding the type, size and the actual months of  operation of the business, an invoice is then issued for the amount of the license remuneration for the performers Νeighbouring Rights and the granting of the relevant license. Payment of the corresponding fee is made in consultation with the licensing department responsible for issuing the license and the relevant proof of such.

In the absence of organized state information, organizations and rights management companies now have the obligation of informing and enlightening users regarding the obligations stemming from public use of recorded music.

Often not understanding their obligations, many users inadvertently or deliberately, commit a violation of the law whilst also creating a tendency to develop unpleasant relationships with music users, companies and organizations which undertake the licensing of premises.

High on the priorities of the CNR is the development of activities aimed at providing sufficient information and awareness to the public at large regarding sufficient information and awareness about intellectual property issues. These activities include: training programs, seminars, workshops and other awareness information activities.

Our main goal is to enjoy music freely while being consistent with the legal obligations relating to the public use of recorded music.

Through proper structures and processes, modern methods provide the smooth operation of everyday transactions contributing to the planning and ultimate realization of our goals for the safe development and continual progress of our operations.