Content Licensing

/ˈkɒntɛnt ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal process and contractual framework by which rights to use, reproduce, or distribute creative materials are granted or obtained from the copyright holder.
    The company secured content licensing agreements to legally distribute the films on its streaming platform.

Forms

  • content licensing

Commentary

Content licensing agreements often specify scope, duration, territorial limits, and types of permitted use, requiring precise drafting to avoid infringement or unauthorized exploitation.

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