Which term describes rights that may be allocated differently across territories, media, or time periods?

• A. Distribution Rights
• B. Split Rights
• C. Basic Television
• D. Pay-Per-View

Answer: (B)

Rights that can be allocated differently across territories, media, or time periods are described as split rights. This captures the idea that licensing can be divided into separate bundles—for example, a film might have theatrical rights in one territory, television rights in another, and streaming rights in yet another, each with its own duration and terms. Splitting rights allows licensors to tailor deals to specific markets and platforms and to negotiate separate rights for different time windows, maximizing value for both sides. In contrast, distribution rights is a broader term that refers to the ability to distribute a work but doesn’t inherently imply this kind of fragmentation across geographies, formats, and time. Basic Television and Pay-Per-View describe particular distribution formats rather than the way rights are divided and allocated.