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This Copyright Transfer Agreement outlines the terms under which an Assignor transfers all rights, title, and interest in an original work to an Assignee. It includes provisions for the scope of assignment, warranties of ownership, reserved rights for the Assignor, credit and attribution, indemnification, and termination conditions. This template is designed for creators looking to formally transfer their copyright.
COPYRIGHT TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This Copyright Transfer Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and effective on [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"): [DESCRIPTION OF WORK], 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:
List specific media, formats, platforms, etc.
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 [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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