Co Publishing Agreement Template for Germany

1. Minimum Performance Requirements: Specific performance targets, used when parties want to ensure minimum exploitation efforts

2. Digital Rights Management: Special provisions for digital exploitation, needed for digital-focused publishing

3. Synchronization Rights: Specific provisions for sync licensing, included when works may be used in audio-visual productions

4. Moral Rights: Special provisions regarding moral rights under German law, needed for works with significant artistic value

5. Creative Control: Provisions for creative decision-making, included when original works are still being created

6. Assignment and Sub-Contracting: Terms for transferring rights or obligations, needed in larger corporate structures

7. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions, required when processing personal data

8. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances, optional but recommended

1. Schedule 1 - Works: Detailed list of musical works or compositions covered by the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Revenue Sharing Mechanics: Detailed breakdown of revenue shares and calculation methods

3. Schedule 3 - Accounting Procedures: Specific requirements for financial reporting and payments

4. Schedule 4 - Territory Specifications: Detailed breakdown of territorial rights and responsibilities

5. Schedule 5 - Marketing Commitments: Specific promotional and marketing obligations of each party

6. Appendix A - Sample Royalty Statement: Template for regular royalty reporting

7. Appendix B - Assignment Forms: Standard forms for rights registration and transfer

8. Appendix C - Credit Guidelines: Detailed requirements for crediting both publishers