When two or more creators jointly produce and distribute video content, questions of ownership and revenue sharing need clear answers upfront — not after the video goes viral and money starts flowing in.
IMPORTANT: This article is a general legal information overview only — it does not replace professional legal advice. Before signing any agreement related to content ownership and revenue sharing, consult a lawyer or legal professional with experience in copyright and contracts in Vietnam.
Basic legal framework in Vietnam
Video content is protected by Vietnam's Intellectual Property Law (IP Law 2005, amended 2022). Some basics:
- đồng tác giảs: When multiple people create a work where individual contributions cannot be separated, the work is jointly owned by all co-authors
- Compilation/combined works: If each person's contribution is separable (e.g. Person A creates the intro, Person B creates the main content), each may retain copyright over their portion
- Contractual agreements: In all cases, a written agreement between the parties governs ownership and revenue sharing
Key clauses for a joint distribution agreement
Ownership
- Who owns the original video (master content)?
- Who has distribution rights and on which platforms?
- What happens when the collab ends — who retains the right to continue distribution?
Revenue sharing
- Split ratios for YouTube AdSense, TikTok Creator Fund, etc.
- Revenue from brand deals related to the joint video
- Revenue from licensing the video to third parties
- Calculation method and payment timeline
Credit and attribution
- Whose name appears in the title and description?
- Credit rules when one party re-uploads or creates derivative content
Handling violations and disputes
- Who handles DMCA takedowns if they occur?
- Dispute resolution mechanism between creators
- Contract termination clauses
What commonly goes wrong without an agreement
Many creator collabs in Vietnam operate without written agreements — this works fine when things are going well, but becomes a serious problem when:
- One party wants to remove the video from the other's channel
- The video goes viral and generates unexpected significant revenue
- One party receives a copyright claim and needs to prove ownership
- The collab relationship breaks down for personal reasons
Practical steps before starting joint distribution
- Discuss and agree clearly on ownership, revenue, and credit before production begins
- Put the agreement in writing — even an email confirmation is better than nothing
- For larger deals or videos with significant revenue potential, have a lawyer draft or review the agreement
Also see creator collaboration agreement template for Vietnam and creator legal contract template for Vietnam.
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