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Co-authorship

Copyright and licensing in Czech Spoluautorství

Also known as: co-writerco-authorjoint authorship

A work created jointly by several authors as one work. Co-authors decide about it together.

Co-authors' shares should be written down right when the song is created (split sheet). Co-authors decide on the use of the work unanimously; none of them may refuse consent without a serious reason.

Not to be confused with

  • Split sheet – A written agreement between co-writers or collaborators on who owns what share of a song or recording.

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The glossary explains terms in plain language for musicians; it is not legal or tax advice. Always check the current wording of the laws. Czech laws are linked in Czech.