Petition to participate

Each Joint Petitioner is one of the largest record companies in the United States and, either by itself or through its subsidiaries and affiliates, owns one of the world's largest catalogs of copyrighted sound recordings. Each year, Joint Petitioners create, manufacture and/or distribute large volumes of sound recordings pursuant to mechanical licenses and make substantial royalty payments tied to Section 115 of the Copyright Act. Joint Petitioners each invest significant sums of money every year to bring to market recorded versions of the musical works that are the subject of this proceeding. These activities will continue during the period covered by this proceeding. Each Joint Petitioner thus has a significant interest in this proceeding. See 17 U.S.C. §803(b)(1)(B).

Susan Chertkof

Susan Chertkof

The counsel or representative that filed this joint petition certifies that, as of the date of submission of the joint petition, such counsel or representative has the authority and consent of the participants to represent them in the royalty rate proceeding.

01/27/2021