Breanna works at a publishing company and manages her company’s composition rights on YouTube. The company owns the composition rights to “Song XYZ” worldwide, but only has a license with YouTube in the U.S. and Canada. Where should Breanna assert ownership for “Song XYZ” on YouTube?

Breanna should assert ownership only in the U.S. and Canada because her company has a license with YouTube exclusively for these territories. Asserting ownership where a license isn't held can lead to content being blocked or demonetized, as YouTube's system requires a valid license to monetize or allow content. While the company owns the composition rights worldwide, YouTube's platform operates based on licensing agreements. Asserting worldwide ownership would be incorrect because the necessary licensing agreements are not in place globally. Asserting ownership nowhere would mean foregoing potential revenue in licensed territories.