reproduction rights

Authorization to duplicate

Reproduction rights refer to legal rights concerning the copying and distribution of creative works—who may reproduce a book, image, or recording, and under what terms.

The phrase also denotes rights related to human reproduction: access to contraception, abortion, and fertility treatments.

Context usually makes clear which meaning applies: The publisher acquired reproduction rights to the photograph; Activists rallied for reproduction rights outside the courthouse.

Opposites
permission vs. restriction

reproduction rightscopy protection

Measures preventing unauthorized duplication

all rights reserved · DRM · cease and desist · takedown notice

rights holder vs. user perspective

reproduction rightscopyright protection

Legal rights over original work

exclusive rights · licensing fees

OPENNESS VS. CONTROL (licensing models)

reproduction rightspublic domain

Unprotected creative works

creative commons · open access · copyleft · fair use · free license

Family

right, rights, reproduce, reproduction, rightful, reproductive

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