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Copyright License Agreement For Written Work
"I need a Copyright License Agreement For Written Work to license my academic textbook to a German educational publisher, with exclusive rights for both print and digital formats in German-speaking European countries, including rights for translation into German, starting from March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the licensor (copyright owner) and licensee, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, description of the written work, and confirmation of copyright ownership
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Work', 'Territory', 'Term', and 'License Fee'
4. Grant of License: Detailed description of the rights being licensed, including type of license (exclusive/non-exclusive), permitted uses, and territory
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the license, renewal provisions, and circumstances under which either party may terminate
6. License Fees and Payment: Financial terms, including license fees, payment schedule, and reporting requirements
7. Author's Moral Rights: Recognition and protection of the author's moral rights (Urheberpersönlichkeitsrecht) under German law
8. Warranties and Representations: Warranties regarding ownership, right to license, and non-infringement of third-party rights
9. Licensee Obligations: Specific obligations of the licensee regarding use of the work, quality control, and reporting
10. Infringement: Procedures for dealing with third-party infringement and cooperation between parties
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Sub-licensing Rights: Include when licensee is permitted to grant sub-licenses to third parties
2. Translation Rights: Include when the license covers translation into other languages
3. Digital Rights: Include when specifically addressing electronic/digital publication rights
4. Revision and Updates: Include for works that may require periodic updates or revisions
5. Territory-Specific Terms: Include when the license covers multiple territories with different requirements
6. Minimum Performance Requirements: Include when setting specific performance or sales targets for the licensee
7. Right of First Refusal: Include when granting the licensee priority rights for future works or editions
1. Schedule A - The Work: Detailed description of the licensed work, including title, length, format, and any specific characteristics
2. Schedule B - License Fee Structure: Detailed breakdown of license fees, royalty rates, and payment terms
3. Schedule C - Territory Definition: Specific definition of geographical territories covered by the license
4. Schedule D - Quality Requirements: Technical specifications and quality standards for reproduction or publication
5. Appendix 1 - Sample Attribution: Required format for copyright notices and author attribution
6. Appendix 2 - Reporting Templates: Templates for regular reporting of sales, royalties, or other required information
Authors
Author
Moral Rights
License
Territory
Term
Effective Date
License Fee
Royalties
Net Revenue
Publication
Subsidiary Rights
Derivative Works
Electronic Rights
Digital Format
Print Format
Publication Date
Confidential Information
Intellectual Property Rights
Force Majeure
Permitted Use
Commercial Exploitation
Publishing Rights
Translation Rights
Adaptation Rights
Distribution Channels
Quality Standards
Attribution Requirements
Reporting Period
Accounting Period
Third Party Rights
Sub-license
Related Rights
Working Day
Copyright Notice
Original Work
Licensed Material
Usage Rights
Exclusive Rights
Non-exclusive Rights
Termination Date
License Scope
Territory and Duration
Compensation
Payment Terms
Moral Rights
Attribution
Warranties and Representations
Quality Control
Reporting and Audit
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Sub-licensing
Assignment
Term and Termination
Force Majeure
Notices
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Severability
Third Party Rights
Performance Obligations
Infringement Protection
Amendment
Indemnification
Rights Reservation
Publication Requirements
Usage Restrictions
Royalty Provisions
Publishing
Media and Entertainment
Education
Digital Content
Professional Services
Academic Publishing
Corporate Communications
Translation Services
Online Learning
Legal Services
Legal
Intellectual Property
Editorial
Rights and Permissions
Business Affairs
Content Acquisition
Publishing Operations
Contract Administration
Literary Rights
Digital Rights Management
Legal Counsel
Copyright Attorney
Publishing Rights Manager
Content Licensing Manager
Literary Agent
Contracts Manager
Intellectual Property Director
Publishing Director
Content Acquisition Manager
Rights and Permissions Coordinator
Legal Operations Manager
Business Affairs Director
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