(1) Claims under sections 54 to 54c, section 54e (2) and sections 54f and 54g may be asserted only through a collecting society.
(2) Each rightholder is entitled to an equitable share of the remuneration paid pursuant to sections 54 to 54c. Insofar as works are protected by technical measures pursuant to section 95a, they are not taken into account when income is distributed.
(3) As regards the reports to be made pursuant to section 54b (3) and section 54e, the collecting societies are to designate to the German Patent and Trade Mark Office a joint receiving office. The German Patent and Trade Mark Office announces the joint receiving office in the Federal Gazette.
(4) The German Patent and Trade Mark Office may publish specimen reports for the reports to be made pursuant to section 54b (3) no. 2 and section 54e in the Federal Gazette. If specimen reports are published, their use is compulsory.
(5) The collecting societies and the receiving office may only use the information received pursuant to section 54b (3) no. 2 and sections 54e and 54f for the purpose of asserting claims under subsection (1).
Subdivision 3
Other uses permitted by law