Adaptation Rights

Adaptation rights refer to the legal permissions and protections that allow creators to modify or adapt existing works—such as books, movies, or music—into new forms or formats. These rights ensure that the original creator or rights holder controls how, when, and where adaptations occur, often involving licensing agreements. They help protect intellectual property while enabling new creative expressions based on the original work. Essentially, adaptation rights balance the rights of creators to control their work with the opportunities for innovation and reinterpretation.