subsidiary rights

American  

plural noun

1. rights to publish or produce in different formats works based on the original work under contract, as a paperback edition of an original hardcover book or a motion picture based on a novel.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Janklow was subsequently credited, and faulted, for the proliferation of blockbuster books and million-dollar deals in the 1970s and beyond, for jolting a gentleman’s trade with a lawyerly savvy about marketing, subsidiary rights and the fine print of a publishing contract.

From Washington Post

Janklow was credited, and faulted, for the proliferation of blockbuster books and million-dollar deals in the 1970s and beyond, for jolting a gentleman’s trade with a lawyerly savvy about marketing, subsidiary rights and the fine print of a publishing contract.

From Seattle Times

Most “minters” of NFTs retain subsidiary rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Reidy had worked in publishing for much of her adult life, starting in 1974 in the subsidiary rights division of Random House.

From Washington Times

Acquiring intellectual property can offset some risk, in part because there are opportunities for subsidiary rights, merchandise deals, video game rights, etc.

From Washington Post