Receiving an editable file can make production easier without settling the commercial rights attached to the work. Keep the technical deliverable and the permission basis distinguishable.
WIPO distinguishes ownership transfers from permissions granted through licensing. WIPO — IP Assignment and Licensing.
Check the agreement
For a character asset, identify what was delivered and what uses the actual arrangement permits. Do not describe file possession as a complete assignment of rights without supporting evidence.
Plan the real workflow
A later edit, handoff or reuse may involve another person or purpose. Review those activities against the agreement and relevant law. The record should let the next team understand both how to work with the asset and which rights questions remain open.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
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