Deals & Agreements

Co-publishing agreement

A publishing contract in which a songwriter assigns a percentage of their copyright ownership to a publishing company in exchange for creative services, catalog promotion, and administration. The writer typically retains 50% of the publisher's share while the publisher receives the other 50%, plus full administration rights.

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Music Publishing Contract Explained: Protecting Your Rights and Earnings

In the music industry, are outlined in a music publishing contract, which is a vital document that outlines how songs written by artists and songwriters are managed, distributed, and monetized.. These agreements ensure that publishing companies have the rights to use the music while ensuring that the creators receive the royalties earned from their works.

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