Example image reproduction

A producer of art prints sells a poster featuring a copyright work of visual art from the ProLitteris repertoire for CHF 30. The print run is 500 copies. 

Authors’ rights royalties = 12% of the
retail sales price x number of copies
CHF 15,000 (CHF 30 x 500) x 12% (Payment to ProLitteris)
CHF
1,800

Calculation of the distribution amount for the author (in accordance with the distribution regulations)

Deduction for administrative costs 10% CHF
180
Deduction for culture and social welfare (ProLitteris Welfare
Foundation, ProLitteris Cultural Foundation) 10%
CHF
180
Total distribution amount to the rightful artist CHF
1,440

Philippe Saire

"The SSA takes great care in analysing the author's creative process and often anticipates the needs that may arise when an author asserts his rights."