Britney Spears cannot reclaim rights to her songs until 2060

If the songs were co-written, the rights reclamation process could be significantly more complicated.

13 Feb 2026 05:01pm
US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. - (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)
US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. - (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

MOSCOW - United States (US) singer Britney Spears will be able to reclaim the rights to the music catalogue she sold to Primary Wave only when she turns 79, RIA Novosti has discovered after reviewing US copyright laws.

According to US law, notice of termination of a deal can be filed no earlier than 25 years after the contract is signed, but the termination of the transfer of rights only takes effect after the 35-year period has expired, RIA Novosti has discovered.

Therefore, the singer will be able to exercise her right to reclaim the catalogue no earlier than 2060.

However, if the songs were co-written, the rights reclamation process could be significantly more complicated.

Earlier this week, US media reported that Spears sold the rights to her music catalogue to Primary Wave for approximately US$200 million. According to the TMZ news portal, the agreement was signed on Dec 30, 2025. The singer was reportedly pleased with the deal and celebrated the occasion with her children. - BERNAMA

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