UACRRUkrainian Agency of Copyright and Related Rights.3.9 out of 5
3.9 out of 5
Hot take
UACRR (Ukrainian Agency of Copyright and Related Rights) stands out as Ukraine’s first collective management organization to be run entirely by authors and rightsholders, not by the government. This non-profit, non-governmental PRO manages the rights of composers, songwriters, and dramatic authors, facilitating negotiations, licensing, and royalty collection both in Ukraine and internationally. Recent reforms have given creators more direct say in how their rights and royalties are managed—a significant leap for Ukraine’s copyright landscape. However, UACRR still operates with provisional CISAC membership, and Ukraine’s copyright management sector remains somewhat turbulent after years of instability. For Ukrainian and foreign authors, UACRR is a much-needed, creator-driven alternative, though it’s still building trust and infrastructure post-reform.
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Pros
Managed solely by creators and rightsholders
Non-governmental and non-profit structure
Represents both Ukrainian and foreign authors
Strong international network via over 100 reciprocal agreements
Active in negotiating and distributing royalties to members
Pushed major reforms to Ukraine’s copyright system
Cons
Only provisional CISAC membership
Ukraine's copyright system still stabilizing after past mismanagement
Smaller domestic network compared to legacy state-run organizations
Some uncertainty in royalty processing as reforms are still recent
Key Features
Collective management of music and dramatic works
Direct royalty collection and distribution
Negotiation and administration of licenses
International reciprocal representation agreements
Non-governmental, creator-led governance
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