What’s the difference between an ownership conflict and a claim?

An ownership conflict arises when two or more parties assert ownership over the same asset in Content ID. This typically happens when different content owners upload reference files for the same intellectual property, leading to a dispute over who legitimately owns the asset. A claim, on the other hand, is generated when Content ID identifies copyrighted material from your asset within a user-uploaded video. The claim then allows the asset owner to apply a monetization policy (e.g., monetize, track, or block) to that specific video. Therefore, a conflict is about who owns the asset, while a claim is about the use of the asset in a video.