MUSIC PUBLISHING
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Rights Administration Entity (RAE)

RAEs are a type of organization that issues mechanical licenses and collects and distributes mechanical royalties. Unlike CMOs, RAEs are for-profit organizations, they can discriminate as to who they accept as members, and do not need legal permission to operate as they are privately-owned. An example in the U.S. is Music Reports (MRI). 

Related Terms:

• Collection Society
• Collective Management Organization (CMO)
• Performing Rights Organizations (PRO)
• Mechanical Rights Organization (MRO)

Related Articles:

• Defining Pay Sources: The Difference Between a PRO and CMO

Related Resources:

• Songtrust's Global Royalty Collection Network

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