An easement in gross is described as:

An easement in gross is indeed characterized as a personal right. This type of easement is not tied to a particular piece of land or property (which differentiates it from easements appurtenant). Instead, it grants the holder specific rights that benefit the individual regardless of land ownership. Common examples of easements in gross include utility easements, where a utility company has the right to run power lines or access land for maintenance purposes.

Unlike an easement that runs with the land, an easement in gross does not transfer with the property if it is sold; it is strictly personal to the individual or entity holding the easement. Thus, it does not "run with the land," nor is it attached to any specific property in a way that allows it to transfer upon sale or conveyance of land. Furthermore, it is not specifically categorized as a government right unless it is granted by governmental entities for public utilities or similar purposes.