Reversion Clause

A clause included in some publishing contracts stating that ownership of some or all works contained within the agreement will revert back to the songwriter after a certain period of time or if certain conditions are met, like successful placement on a major label release.

Related Terms:

• Publishing Agreement
• Mechanical Royalties
• Controlled Composition Clause         

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• Five Questions to Ask Your Publisher

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• Publishing Deals Webinar