rightsreceived

Rightsreceived is a term used to describe the point at which an entity obtains legal rights to a work, invention, or brand, allowing it to use, control, or exploit the subject matter. Rights may be acquired through assignment, sale, license, inheritance, or other transfers, and the exact rights granted can be exclusive or non-exclusive, limited by geography, field of use, or duration.

The transfer of rights is typically formalized in a written agreement that specifies the scope of the rights, any obligations on the recipient (such as payment, attribution, or performance standards), and any conditions or limitations. In many jurisdictions, certain transfers—especially for patents, trademarks, or other registered rights—may require registration or recordation with a government or regulatory office to be fully effective against third parties.

Rightsreceived has important practical implications. It grants the recipient the authority to exploit the work or invention within the agreed scope, subject to the terms of the transfer. It also creates ongoing obligations, such as royalties, reporting, or restrictions on use, and can include termination or revocation provisions if conditions are not met.

Examples include a publisher obtaining the rights to publish a manuscript, a company acquiring a patent license for manufacturing, or a developer transferring software rights to a distributor. See also: assignment, license, transfer of rights, intellectual property.