Can multiple people own the same copyright?

Yes, multiple people can own the same copyright. This is commonly referred to as a “joint” or “co-ownership” of a copyright. In Nebraska, the rights to a creative work can vest in multiple people who actively collaborate or contribute to the work. Commonly, all co-owners have the right to use the work, to license it, and to authorize reproductions of the work. However, courts have noted that all co-owners must generally agree before the work can be assigned or modified. In Nebraska, copyright owners can also create contractual arrangements that outline the various rights and responsibilities of each owner. By doing this, it can be determined in advance who is responsible for using, licensing, and/or assigning the copyright. This can also make it easier to resolve disputes in the future. In cases where one co-owner is more active in exploiting the copyright, such as by using and licensing it, that individual may also be entitled to a greater share of profits generated from the copyright. Finally, it is important to note that any changes to a copyright owned by multiple people must have unanimous approval by all parties. This is to ensure that all co-owners are adequately protected.

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