### Question
How does SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT define rightholder?


### Answer
Under *17 U.S.C. § 104A*, **rightholder** is defined as:

> the person—


(A) who, with respect to a sound recording, first fixes a sound recording with authorization, or


(B) who has acquired rights from the person described in subparagraph (A) by means of any conveyance or by operation of law

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 104A*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT**

