Assignment of Copyright (Unconditional) (India)
Updated 24 July 2026
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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Witness ________
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What is this template?
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