Association for the Protection of Phonogram Producers' Rights

FONOGRAM (Udruženje za zaštitu prava proizvođača fonograma) is a non-governmental, non-profit collective management organization based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It represents the interests of phonogram producers — the record labels and independent producers who own the rights to sound recordings — as well as the musicians, performers, authors and composers who participate in the music industry of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The organization is the Bosnian counterpart to international bodies such as IFPI, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, and works to protect and enforce copyright and related rights in the country. FONOGRAM's core activity is the collective management of rights: it licenses the use of protected phonograms, collects royalties on behalf of its members, and distributes those royalties to rights holders. It also engages in advocacy and enforcement, cooperating with state and entity-level inspectorates to combat piracy and unlicensed use of music. The organization is active in both entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, and maintains dialogue with federal and entity authorities. In recent years FONOGRAM has pursued agreements with the Federal Administration for Inspection Affairs and the Inspectorate of Republika Srpska, alongside the performers' collective organization AIS, to strengthen the enforcement of copyright law. It has also exchanged experience with IFPI through visits to the federation's offices. FONOGRAM participates in regional conferences on copyright and related rights, such as the 2026 conference in Sarajevo organized by the World Innovation and Change Management Institute (WICMI) and the Film Industry Association. Its public communication includes news about the music industry and tributes to prominent artists. As a collective management organization, FONOGRAM does not sell products directly to consumers; its "offerings" are licensing services, rights administration, and legal protection for its members. It operates under the legal framework for copyright and related rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is recognized as the representative body for phonogram producers in the country.

FONOGRAM, the Association for the Protection of Phonogram Producers' Rights, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established to represent the recording industry of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It functions as a collective management organization (CMO) for phonogram producers, meaning it administers the rights of record labels and independent producers who own sound recordings. Its membership base also includes musicians, performers, authors and composers active in the Bosnian music sector. The organization operates within the complex legal and political structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which comprises two entities — the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska — each with its own inspection and administrative bodies. FONOGRAM therefore engages with both entity-level and state-level institutions to ensure that copyright and related rights are respected. It works closely with AIS, the collective organization representing performers, on enforcement and advocacy campaigns. A significant part of FONOGRAM's recent history involves building cooperation with government inspectorates. The organization and AIS reached agreements with the Federal Administration for Inspection Affairs and with the Inspectorate of Republika Srpska to increase their active participation in enforcing legal obligations related to music rights. These agreements aim to curb unlicensed use of phonograms in public spaces, broadcast, and digital media. Internationally, FONOGRAM maintains ties with IFPI, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recording industry worldwide. In February of a recent year, FONOGRAM representatives visited IFPI's offices over two days to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation. Such engagement helps align Bosnian practices with international standards for collective rights management. FONOGRAM also participates in regional dialogue on copyright. In April 2026, a conference on the protection and enforcement of copyright and related rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region was held at Sarajevo City Hall, organized by the World Innovation and Change Management Institute (WICMI) and the Film Industry Association, with FONOGRAM's involvement. The organization uses its website to publish news about industry developments, enforcement actions, and notable events such as the death of prominent musician Oliver Dragojević. As a CMO, FONOGRAM's history is intertwined with the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina's copyright framework and its efforts to meet international obligations. While specific founding dates and founding members are not detailed in the available evidence, the organization is recognized as the representative body for phonogram producers in the country and continues to advocate for stronger protection of music rights.

• Conference on copyright and related rights protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region held in Sarajevo, with FONOGRAM's involvement.

• AIS and FONOGRAM reach agreement with the Inspectorate of Republika Srpska to strengthen enforcement of music rights.

• AIS and FONOGRAM reach agreement with the Federal Administration for Inspection Affairs.

• FONOGRAM representatives visit IFPI in London to exchange experiences and improve cooperation.

Non-governmental, non-profit collective management organization representing the recording industry of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Collective management of phonogram producers' rights

  Licensing, royalty collection and distribution on behalf of phonogram producers.

• Legal protection and enforcement

  Cooperation with inspectorates to combat unlicensed use of sound recordings.

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