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This document is a Copyright Transfer Agreement that formally transfers all rights, title, and interest in a specific work from an Assignor to an Assignee. It outlines the terms of the transfer, including warranties of ownership and any reserved rights for the Assignor, ensuring clear ownership of the intellectual property.
COPYRIGHT TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This Copyright Transfer Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and effective on [Effective Date],
BY AND BETWEEN: | [Assignor Name], with an address of [Assignor Address], hereinafter referred to as the “Assignor.” |
AND: | [Assignee Name], with an address of [Assignee Address], hereinafter referred to as the “Assignee,” collectively referred to as the “Parties.” |
WHEREAS
Assignor is the author of the following original work(s) (the "Work"): [Work Description], and desires to assign all copyrights in the Work to Assignee; and Assignee desires to acquire all copyrights in the Work from Assignor;
NOW, THEREFORE
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHTS
Assignor hereby assigns and transfers to Assignee all of Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the Work, including all copyright rights in the Work, and any renewals and extensions thereof. This assignment includes, but is not limited to, the right to reproduce, distribute, publish, sell, license, and translate the Work in the following media:
WARRANTY OF OWNERSHIP
Assignor represents and warrants that Assignor is the sole creator of the Work or has obtained all necessary permissions from any co-creators, and that Assignor has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights herein granted.
RESERVED RIGHTS OF ASSIGNOR
Assignor retains the right to use the Work for non-commercial purposes, including but not limited to teaching, research, and personal use, provided that Assignor acknowledges the original assignment of the Work to Assignee.
CREDIT AND ATTRIBUTION
Assignee agrees to credit Assignor as the author of the Work in all uses of the Work by Assignee.
INDEMNIFICATION
Assignor agrees to indemnify and hold Assignee harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with any breach of Assignor's representations and warranties contained herein.
TERMINATION
In the event of any breach of this Agreement by Assignee, Assignor may terminate this Agreement by giving Assignee written notice of such breach and a 30-day opportunity to cure such breach. If the breach is not cured within 30 days, the Agreement shall terminate.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Governing Law Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understand this Agreement, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
ASSIGNOR | ASSIGNEE |
_____________________________ | _____________________________ |
_____________________________ | _____________________________ |
_____________________________ | _____________________________ |
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a permanent transfer of intellectual property rights from a creator to an assignee. It contains a specific list for permitted media formats and an express reservation of rights for the author to use the work in educational or personal contexts. It is not a licensing agreement, as ownership is fully transferred rather than temporarily permitted.
When should you use it?
Use this when a buyer needs full ownership of a work for commercial exploitation and the author agrees to give up title. If the creator wishes to keep ownership but allow the buyer to use the work for a fee, use an Intellectual Property License instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHTS | Assignment of Copyrights | The Assignor transfers all right, title, and interest in the Work, including renewals and extensions, across specific media listed by the parties. |
| WARRANTY OF OWNERSHIP | Warranty of Ownership | The Assignor warrants they are the sole creator or have permissions from co-creators and possess full authority to grant these rights. |
| RESERVED RIGHTS OF ASSIGNOR | Reserved Rights of Assignor | The Assignor retains the right to use the Work for teaching, research, and personal use provided they acknowledge the original assignment. |
| CREDIT AND ATTRIBUTION | Credit and Attribution | The Assignee is required to credit the Assignor as the author of the Work in all instances of use. |
| INDEMNIFICATION | Indemnification | The Assignor covers the Assignee's legal fees and damages arising from a breach of ownership representations or warranties. |
| TERMINATION | Termination | The Assignor may end the agreement if the Assignee fails to cure a breach within 30 days of written notice. |
Who it's for
- an author transferring all rights to a novel, software, or artwork to a corporate entity
- a creator who needs to retain non-commercial rights for personal research or teaching purposes
- an intellectual property buyer requiring explicit author attribution and ownership warranties
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