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For musical works, including songs, instruments, poems, sketches less than 20 minutes,monologues, and other musical audiovisual productions, applications must be filed withthe French Society for Musical Authors, Composers and Editors:Société des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs de Musique (SACEM)Tel: (33) 1.47.15.47.15Fax: (33) 1.47.15.47.16Web Site: http://www.sacem.frMembership acceptances are restricted to reputable applicants who are already knownfor the quality of their works. If not qualified for SACEM, applications must be filed withthe National Association of Musical Authors and Composers:Syndicat National des Auteurs et Compositeurs de Musique (SNACM)Tel: (33) 1.48.74.96.30Fax: (33) 1.42.81.40.21Web Site: http://www.snac.frFor theatrical works, including plays, operas, operettas, musical comedies, films andtheatrical scripts, applications must be filed with the Society for Theatrical Authors andComposers:Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques (SACD)Tel: (33) 1.40.23.44.55Fax: (33) 1.45.26.74.28Web Site: http://www.sacd.fr/For literary works and software, applications must be filed with the French LiterarySociety:Société des Gens de Lettres (SGDL)Tel: (33) 1.53.10.12.00Fax: (33) 1.53.10.12.12Web Site: http://www.sgdl.orgFor documentary and educational works, applications must be filed with the Civil Societyfor Multimedia Authors:Société Civile des Auteurs Multimédia (SCAM)Tel: (33) 1.56.69.58.58Fax: (33) 1.56.69.58.59Web Site: http://www.scam.fr/Due DiligenceReturn to topOnce a U.S. company has identified several potential representatives, it should contactthem directly in writing. Just as the U.S. firm is seeking information on the Frenchrepresentative, the representative is interested in corporate and product information onthe U.S. firm. The U.S. firm should provide full information on its history, resources,personnel, the product line, previous export activity, and all other pertinent matters.2/18/2010 Country Commercial Guide for France 34INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICEAND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, © 2010. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
At the same time the firm is providing information on itself, it should also engage in athorough investigation of the potential representative. Following is a list of importantfacts the firm should endeavor to find out:- Current status and history, including background on principal officers- Personnel and other resources- Sales territory covered- Current sales volume- Typical customer profiles- Methods of introducing new products into the sales territory- Names and nature of U.S. firms currently represented- Trade and bank references- Assessment of whether U.S. firm's special requirements can be met- View of in-country market potential for the U.S. firm’s productsExporters have the right to explore the qualifications of those who propose to representthem overseas. Therefore, the U.S. firm should not hesitate to ask the potentialrepresentative(s) or distributor(s) detailed questions.In addition, the U.S. firm is advised to obtain at least two businesses and credit reportsto ensure that the distributor or representative is reputable.-The US Commercial Service in France provides comprehensive financial reports:Search made through local credit information database provider.For more information see: http://www.buyusa.gov/france/en/14.html - _section18Local Professional ServicesReturn to topLocal service providers focusing on EU law, consulting, and business development canbe viewed on the website maintained by the Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission tothe European Union at: http://www.buyusa.gov/europeanunion/services.html.For information on professional services located within each of the EU member states,please see EU Member State Country Commercial Guides which can be found at thefollowing website EU Member States' Country Commercial GuidesA lawyer with experience in France should be retained as soon as the establishment of aFrench business entity is contemplated. The American Embassy in Paris maintains a listof American lawyers practicing in France, which is available upon request. Moredetailed information about professional backgrounds can be obtained from theMartindale-Hubbell Law Directory and from the Bar Register of Pre-eminent Lawyers.Lawyers and bankers in the United States also will normally have means ofrecommending lawyers in France.France has two major categories of legal practitioners:Avocats: An "avocat" must be a lawyer. "Avocats" may render legal advice on allmatters, draft agreements and contracts, handle commercial disputes and collectioncases, and plead and defend civil and criminal cases before the French courts to which2/18/2010 Country Commercial Guide for France 35INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICEAND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, © 2010. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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