MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Co-Publishing Agreement

A publishing agreement in which a songwriter assigns a certain percentage of their copyright to a publishing company in exchange for creative and administrative services. Songwriters are often paid an advance under these agreements. 

Related Terms:

• Music Publishing
• Copyright
• Advance

Related Articles:

• When Do You Need a Traditional Publishing Deal?
• How do I register a song if I am in a co-publishing deal?

Related Resources:

• Publishing Deal Checklist

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