Copyright Owner
/ˈkɑːpɪraɪt ˈoʊnər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or legal entity who holds the legal rights granted by copyright law for a particular creative work.
The copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the work.
- (n.) A party entitled to enforce copyright and to license or transfer such rights to others.
The copyright owner sued for infringement after unauthorized use of the software.
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- copyright owner
- copyright owners
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Commentary
The term generally denotes the legal possessor of exclusive rights under copyright law; it is distinct from authorship in some contexts and often conflated with 'copyright holder' or 'author' depending on jurisdiction.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.