Noun
rightsholder (plural rightsholders)
(law) A person or organization that owns the legal rights to something
For example, content users in some countries do not necessarily require permission be obtained from any rightsholder or creator to photocopy printed material. Source: Internet
Royalty fees in CCC's title catalog change at the discretion of the rightsholder. Source: Internet
The e-mail will usually contain information about the rightsholder, which is in most cases a record label or publishing company. Source: Internet
We follow up with the rightsholder, and notify the user when the permission is conveyed. Source: Internet