Legal principles

The main provisions relating to copyright law and neighbouring rights, collective management of these rights and the sanctions in the event of violation of such rights are contained – both in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein – in the relevant copyright law and the corresponding ordinance.

Related links:

Federal Copyright Law, FCL

Ph!l!pp Schweidler

"SWISSPERFORM ensures that performing artists are fairly and equitably remunerated for their work. Given today's tight production budgets, its contribution to Switzerland's musical creation is essential."