Business

Copyright Assignment Agreement

Intellectual property transfer contract assigning copyright ownership from creator to assignee, covering work description, rights transfer, compensation, warranties, and moral rights considerations.

Key Clauses

1

Work Description

Details specific creative work being transferred, including scope, format, and completion status.

2

Assignment Of Rights

Transfers complete copyright ownership from creator to assignee including all future rights.

3

Rights Included

Specifies reproduction, distribution, display, performance, and derivative work rights being assigned.

4

Consideration

Details payment, royalties, or other compensation provided for copyright assignment.

5

Author Warranties

Creator's guarantees regarding original authorship, ownership rights, and absence of conflicting obligations.

6

Moral Rights

Addresses attribution rights, integrity rights, and other moral rights where legally applicable.

Use This Template

When You Need This

  • Purchasing complete copyright ownership for commissioned creative work or existing content
  • Transferring copyright from employees or contractors to company for business asset ownership
  • Acquiring rights for adaptation, distribution, or commercial exploitation of creative works
  • Consolidating intellectual property ownership for business sale or licensing opportunities