Music Licensing Contract Template for United Arab Emirates

The Music Licensing Contract is essential for businesses and individuals seeking to legally use musical works within the United Arab Emirates' jurisdiction. This document is structured according to UAE federal laws, particularly Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 on Copyrights and Related Rights, and addresses both traditional and digital music licensing needs. It's commonly used when a party needs to obtain rights to use, reproduce, distribute, or perform musical works, whether for commercial venues, digital platforms, broadcasting, or other purposes. The contract includes comprehensive details about royalty calculations, reporting requirements, territorial restrictions, and quality control standards, while ensuring compliance with UAE's intellectual property protection framework and international copyright conventions.

1. Parties: Identification of the licensor (rights holder) and licensee, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if companies

2. Background: Context of the agreement, identification of the musical works, and confirmation of ownership/authority to license

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms including 'Musical Works', 'Territory', 'License Period', 'Royalties', and other technical terms

4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being licensed, including reproduction, distribution, public performance, and any digital/streaming rights

5. Territory and Duration: Geographic scope of the license and term length, including any renewal options

6. License Fees and Royalties: Payment terms, royalty rates, calculation methods, and payment schedules

7. Reporting and Audit Rights: Requirements for usage reporting, sales statements, and licensor's audit rights

8. Quality Control: Standards for reproduction and use of the musical works

9. Warranties and Representations: Declarations regarding ownership, right to license, and non-infringement

10. Obligations of the Parties: Specific responsibilities of both licensor and licensee

11. Intellectual Property Protection: Requirements for copyright notices, protection of rights, and handling of infringement

12. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, and consequences of termination

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of UAE law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

14. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, assignment, entire agreement, and amendments