Can multiple people own the same copyright?

Yes, multiple people can own the same copyright. This is known as “joint copyright ownership” and is fairly common among authors or artists who work together to create a work. When multiple people own a copyright, they are typically referred to as “co-owners” and have equal rights to the copyright. According to Oklahoma law, joint copyright ownership is created when two or more people collaborate to create a work. Collaborators must make an agreement, either written or implied, that acknowledges the joint ownership and sets out how ownership will be split—for example, based on the proportion of work each collaborator contributed. In the absence of an agreement, each collaborator typically owns an equal share. In Oklahoma, co-owners have the right to use the work as they see fit, as well as the right to license or transfer their share of the copyright to someone else, so long as they have the consent of the other co-owners. Co-owners must also agree on any decisions involving the copyright, such as whether to take legal action against a third party for copyright infringement. Joint copyright ownership can be beneficial when collaborators work together to produce a work. It clearly defines the rights of all parties and ensures that everyone involved is fairly compensated for their contribution.

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