Organization of Phonogram Producers of Serbia

The Organizacija proizvođača fonograma Srbije (OFPS; Organization of Phonogram Producers of Serbia) is a non-governmental, non-profit collective rights management organization that represents the recording industry in Serbia. It is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). OFPS collectively administers the rights of phonogram producers in Serbia. Under the Serbian Law on Copyright and Related Rights, and with authorization from the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia, OFPS is empowered to act on behalf of all domestic and foreign holders of phonogram producer rights. The organization collects and distributes remuneration for the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of phonograms, for the public communication of phonograms, and for the public communication of broadcast phonograms. As a collective management organization, OFPS negotiates with users of phonograms—such as broadcasters, venues, and digital services—and ensures that producers receive payment for the use of their recordings. It also engages in advocacy and public education on issues affecting the music industry, including the impact of artificial intelligence on music creation and distribution. The organization is active in public discourse, with its director, Nikola Vilotić, appearing in Serbian media to discuss legal frameworks for AI use in music and other industry developments. OFPS also administers the "Milan Mladenović Award," a recognition named after the influential Serbian musician.

The Organizacija proizvođača fonograma Srbije (OFPS) is a collective rights management organization established to represent the interests of phonogram producers in Serbia. It operates as a non-governmental, non-profit entity and is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the global trade body for the recording industry. Under the Serbian Law on Copyright and Related Rights ("Službeni glasnik RS", nos. 104/09, 99/11, 119/12, 29/16 Constitutional Court decision, 90/18 Constitutional Court decision, and 66/19), phonogram producers are granted the right to remuneration for the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of phonograms, for the public communication of phonograms, and for the public communication of broadcast phonograms. OFPS, authorized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia, collectively exercises these rights on behalf of all domestic and foreign rights holders. The organization's activities include negotiating with users of phonograms, collecting remuneration, and distributing it to rights holders. It also engages in public advocacy and education, addressing contemporary issues such as the impact of artificial intelligence on music. In 2026, OFPS director Nikola Vilotić participated in media discussions on AI and music, and the organization reported on industry developments including EU recorded music revenues and Apple Music's AI labeling policy. OFPS also administers the Milan Mladenović Award, named after the late Serbian rock musician.

• Milan Mladenović Award presented

• Director Nikola Vilotić discusses AI and music on Radio Belgrade 1

• OFPS reports on Horizons 2026 event in Belgrade

• OFPS shares news that EU recorded music revenues reached €6.0 billion

• Director Nikola Vilotić discusses AI legal frameworks on TV Prva

• OFPS reports Apple Music will label AI-generated songs

Non-profit collective rights management organization representing phonogram producers in Serbia, affiliated with IFPI.

• Collective management of phonogram producer rights

  OFPS collectively exercises the rights of phonogram producers, including remuneration for broadcasting, rebroadcasting, and public communication of phonograms.

• Milan Mladenović Award

  An award administered by OFPS, named after Serbian musician Milan Mladenović.

1. 1OFPS – ofpsofps.org.rs
2. 2Organizacija proizvođača fonograma Srbijewikidata.org
3. 3Organizacija proizvođača fonograma Srbijeit.wikipedia.org