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Licensing

Also known as:Content LicensingIP LicensingUsage Rights

Definition

The legal permission granted by a creator to a brand, media company, or individual to use the creator's content, likeness, music, or intellectual property in exchange for a fee. In brand deals, licensing refers to the rights a brand purchases to repurpose a creator's content in their own advertising campaigns beyond the original publication.