What does Territorial Rights mean?
Territorial Rights refer to the exclusive legal rights granted to a distributor, producer, or broadcaster to distribute or exhibit a film, TV show, or media content in specific geographical regions. These rights are often divided by country or region, allowing different distributors to release the same content in various markets. Territorial rights are a key component of international distribution deals and can significantly affect a production’s revenue potential. Related terms include Licensing, which refers to the process of granting rights to use or distribute content.
Example:A film producer sells the territorial rights to a European distributor, allowing the company to release the movie across Europe while retaining rights for other regions.
Example: A streaming service negotiates territorial rights to broadcast a popular TV series in Asia, ensuring it can be shown exclusively in that region.
Did You Know?
Territorial rights allow a production to maximize its revenue by selling distribution rights to different regions, each with its own market conditions!
You can also find “Territorial Rights” and related terms in this category: International Work.
