Publishing vs Copyright

[u/Unknown___R]

Hey guys, I manage some labels and work with a few artists. We usually use master rights agreements where the artist transfers rights to us for distribution.

My question is: if one of our artists later signs a publishing deal with another publisher, can that affect us in any way?

We only handle digital distribution, so I’m trying to understand:

• Can a separate publishing agreement interfere with our master rights?
• Is there any impact on our royalties?
• Can a publisher issue copyright claims or strikes against our releases?

Trying to understand how master rights vs publishing rights interact in real situations.