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A blanket license allows the licensee to use a wide range of works from a particular rights-holder (often a music publisher). These licenses are common in broadcast, enabling the use of numerous songs for a set fee.

A compulsory license is a legal provision that allows an individual or company to use copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright holder, typically under specific circumstances and often requiring payment of a set fee.

Syndication refers to the sale or licensing of media content to multiple broadcasters, allowing the content to be broadcast on different stations or networks, often to increase its reach and revenue potential.

A mechanical license allows an individual or company to reproduce and distribute a copyrighted musical composition in audio format, such as a CD or digital download. These licenses are typically managed by rights organizations.

DRM is a set of access control technologies used by content providers to restrict the use of digital media or devices. It helps prevent unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted content.

Must-carry rules are government mandates that require cable TV systems to carry local broadcast stations within their market area. This is to ensure that local content is accessible to all cable subscribers.

The Fair Use Doctrine is a legal framework that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from or payment to the copyright holder, often for purposes like criticism, news reporting, education, and research.

The Satellite Home Viewer Act is US legislation that governs the retransmission of broadcast television signals by satellite companies to viewers, ensuring fair compensation to copyright holders.

Pay-Per-View is a type of broadcasting service where viewers pay for each individual event or program they want to watch, commonly used for special events like boxing matches or concerts.

A broadcast license is a permission granted by a government agency that allows a corporation or an individual to operate a broadcasting station. This license also dictates certain rules and guidelines for operating frequencies, content, and power levels.

A content licensing agreement is a legally binding contract between a content owner and a licensee, detailing the rights and restrictions for using the content (e.g., a TV show or song) within specific parameters.

Public Performance Rights are the legal permissions needed to broadcast a work, such as a film or song, in a public space. Without these rights, it would be considered copyright infringement.

Exclusive rights refer to the scenario where a licensee is given the sole permission to broadcast or distribute content, often for a particular geographic area or time period.

Retransmission consent is an agreement between a content provider and a broadcaster to allow the rebroadcasting of content. It is often part of negotiations between television networks and cable or satellite companies.