Territorial rights
Copyright rights divided and administered on a territory-by-territory basis. A publisher may hold rights globally, or rights may be divided between multiple publishers/sub-publishers across different countries. Each territory has its own laws, CMOs, and rates.
Articles about Territorial rights

Effective Accountability Systems for Music Royalties: A Builder's Guide
Legacy royalty systems fail creators through black box statements, 18-month delays, and unexplained deductions. Modern accountability requires transaction-level transparency, immutable audit trails, and standardized data formats that let you verify every payment.

Music Licensing Agreements Explained: What Independent Artists Need to Know
Music Licensing Agreements Explained: What Independent Artists Need to Know Understanding the Basics of Music Licensing Agreements Imagine pouring your heart into a track only to find out later that someone else is profiting from it without your permission. In the world of music, this nightmare scenario can often be avoided with a solid grasp of music licensing agreements .