Joint Copyright Notice Template for England and Wales

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Joint Copyright Notice

"Need a Joint Copyright Notice for a collaboratively developed mobile app, where three developers have equal ownership rights and we want to specifically include terms for future updates and derivative works."

Document background
A Joint Copyright Notice is essential when two or more creators collaborate on a work and need to establish their shared ownership rights. This document, governed by English and Welsh law, provides clear attribution of copyright ownership, helping prevent disputes and ensuring proper recognition of all creators. It typically includes details of the work, the copyright holders' names, the year of creation, and any specific terms regarding the use and exploitation of the work.
Suggested Sections

1. Copyright Symbol and Year: The © symbol followed by year of first publication

2. Joint Author Names: Full legal names of all joint copyright holders

3. Work Description: Clear identification of the copyrighted work

4. Rights Statement: Declaration of rights reserved by the joint authors

Optional Sections

1. Usage Terms: Specific terms of use, included when work may be used under certain conditions

2. Contact Information: Contact details for copyright inquiries, included for commercial works

3. Version Information: Version or edition details, included for works with multiple versions

Suggested Schedules

1. Work Details: Detailed description of copyrighted work including format, medium, and dimensions

2. Ownership Split: Percentage or description of ownership rights between joint authors

3. Usage Guidelines: Specific guidelines for permitted usage of the work

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Industries

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright law, covering original works, ownership rights, duration of copyright, and defining joint authorship and joint ownership principles

Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: UK regulations providing additional copyright provisions, particularly regarding personal copies and private use

Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, establishing minimum standards for copyright protection

Universal Copyright Convention: International copyright treaty providing copyright protection between signatory nations

WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty dealing with protection of works in the digital environment

EU Retained Copyright Law: Copyright-related EU laws retained in UK legislation post-Brexit

Common Law Principles: Established legal principles from case law regarding joint ownership and copyright in England and Wales

Moral Rights: Rights provided under CDPA including the right to be identified as author and to object to derogatory treatment of work

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Employer, Employee, Start Date, Job Title, Department, Location, Probationary Period, Notice Period, Salary, Overtime, Vacation Pay, Statutory Holidays, Benefits, Bonus, Expenses, Working Hours, Rest Breaks,  Leaves of Absence, Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, Code of Conduct, Termination,  Severance Pay, Governing Law, Entire Agreemen

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