Royalties: your right to participate

It is a fundamental tenet of German copyright law that every publication in a German library can generate royalties. These royalties represent the financial participation of authors in their intellectual creations.

This also applies to scientific publications, regardless of the place of publication and the author’s place of residence or work. Consequently, foreign authors are also entitled to royalties in Germany for their work.

However, few authors are aware of this, and even fewer have these royalties paid out, due to the complicated and cumbersome process involved. This is where Parnassus Royalties can help.

Find more information and answers to our frequently asked questions.

Our services

Parnassus offers comprehensive assistance with all aspects of the process. We facilitate registration with the relevant authorities, conclude the necessary contracts, and register your publications for settlement. We also receive your royalties and forward them to you.

Our remuneration is solely performance-based. There are no basic fees or advance payments; instead, we receive a percentage of the royalties distributed. This structure ensures 100% risk-free compensation for authors.

We understand that assigning us to enforce your German royalties is first and foremost a matter of trust. That is why Parnassus is a project created and run by academics for academics. The founders of Parnassus are both tenured professors at German universities and will handle your case in an absolutely serious and trustworthy manner.