Rights Holder
/ˈraɪts ˈhoʊldər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity legally entitled to enforce or benefit from certain rights under law or contract.
The rights holder decided to license the intellectual property to a third party.
- (n.) A person or organization recognized as having legal ownership or control over certain rights, such as copyright or patent rights.
The rights holder filed a lawsuit for unauthorized use of the copyrighted material.
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- rights holder
- rights holders
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Commentary
Commonly used in intellectual property law to denote who possesses enforceable rights; precision helps prevent disputes over entitlement.
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