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These documents address the ownership and protection of creative works, including music, photography, and digital images. You will find specific templates such as a Non-exclusive music license agreement or a Model release form for photographic use of a minor's likeness. This category focuses on copyrightable materials and transfers but does not cover the registration of trademarks or patents.

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUBLISHER AND AUTHOR
This agreement establishes the terms for a publisher to print and distribute an author's original work globally. It defines royalty rates for domestic and international sales, manages the production of new editions, and confirms the author retains the copyright.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Assignment of Copyright (Unconditional) (India).docx
This template provides for the unconditional transfer of copyright ownership for various works under Indian law. It includes provisions for the assignment of future rights and ensures the transfer is irrevocable and permanent without geographical limitations.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Agreement of Licence to Publish on Lump Sum Consideration (India).docx
This template establishes a licensing arrangement for a literary or artistic work in India against a one-time lump sum payment. It grants the publisher the rights to print and distribute the work while confirming the author's ownership and the consideration amount.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Copyright Infringement Notice (India).pdf
This formal notice is for copyright owners in India to notify third parties of unauthorized use of their protected works. It specifies the infringing material, establishes the owner's legal rights, and demands the immediate removal or cessation of the infringing activity.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Agreement Between Author and Publisher (India).docx
This publisher agreement establishes the legal terms for an author to grant rights to a publisher for a written work in India. It defines the royalty structure, delivery deadlines, and the transfer of intellectual property rights while addressing territorial restrictions.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Deed for Assignment of Copyright (India).docx
This template assigns the ownership of copyright in an existing work from an assignor to an assignee within the jurisdiction of India. It establishes a complete transfer of intellectual property rights, including the right to adapt and reproduce the work, in exchange for a specified payment amount.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Assignment of Copyright with Royalty (India).docx
This template facilitates the transfer of copyright ownership for a creative work while ensuring the original creator receives ongoing royalty payments. It establishes the specific percentage of gross proceeds or net profits to be paid and defines the scope of the rights being assigned within the territory of India.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Assignment of Copyright of a Book (Reserving Royalty) (India).docx
This template assigns book copyright from an author to a publisher while ensuring the author retains a royalty interest. It transfers the exclusive right to publish and sell the work in exchange for a percentage of sales.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Request for an Expedited Trade Mark Search and Certificate for Copyright Registration (Form TM-72) (India).pdf
This statutory form is used to request an expedited trade mark search and a certificate for copyright registration in India. It is primarily for creators seeking to register artistic works under the Copyright Act by proving their trade mark status.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Agreement between Author and Publisher (India)
This template is an agreement between an author and a publisher for the publication and sale of a literary work in India. It establishes royalty rates, copyright ownership, and the specific delivery requirements for the manuscript.
Updated 13 Aug 2026

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