Copyright Holder
/ˈkɒpiraɪt ˈhoʊldər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or legal entity that owns the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to reproduce, distribute, perform, or display a creative work.
The copyright holder has the authority to license others to use their work.
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- copyright holders
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Commentary
The term emphasizes the legal ownership of copyright and is pivotal in enforcement and licensing contexts.
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