Assignment of Copyright (Unconditional) (India)
This document is a formal template for the unconditional transfer of copyright ownership from one party to another. It includes provisions for the identification of the work, the payment of consideration, and a formal acknowledgement of the transfer of all proprietary rights.
ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT
WHEREAS Mr…………………………………………….. etc., is/are the owner(s) of copyright and all other proprietary rights in the Work _____________________ and is/are desirous of assigning unconditionally the said copyright in the said work and the work and whereas ……………………………………... etc., is/are agreeable to purchase the same.
WITNESSETH that in consideration of the sum of Rs _______ paid by the said BB. to the said Mr………………………………………………….………... by ___________________ (the receipt whereof the said………………………………………………..…. hereby acknowledges), the said…………………….……………. hereby unconditionally assign(s) unto ……………………………………………… the copyright in the work ______ and the said work this _________ day of _______, 20 . __________
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a formal deed for the permanent transfer of copyright ownership from an Assignor to an Assignee. It contains a specific waiver of moral rights under Section 21 and provisions for the assignment of future works. It is not a license agreement as it involves a total divestment of ownership rather than a permission to use.
When should you use it?
Use this document when a full, irrevocable buyout of copyright is intended in the Indian jurisdiction. Use a Copyright License Agreement instead if the creator wants to retain ownership while allowing another party to use the work for a specific period or purpose.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment of Rights | Transfers all intellectual property rights including copyright and the right to sue for past infringements to the Assignee. |
| 2 | Territory and Duration | Extends the scope of the assignment to all jurisdictions worldwide for the full duration of the copyright term. |
| 4 | Moral Rights Waiver | Obliges the Assignor to waive all moral rights under Section 21 of the Copyright Act 1957. |
| 5 | Representations and Warranties | The Assignor confirms they are the sole owner of the work and that it does not infringe third-party rights. |
| 9 | Governing Law | Subject to the laws of India and the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in a specified city. |
Who it's for
- an Indian creator transferring full ownership of a literary or artistic work to a buyer
- a company acquiring the rights to existing creative assets from an independent contractor in India
- parties requiring a formal deed of assignment to satisfy Section 19 of the Copyright Act 1957
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