Recording Licence Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Key Requirements PROMPT example:

Recording Licence Agreement

"I need a Recording Licence Agreement to license our back catalogue of jazz recordings to a streaming platform for distribution in Europe and North America, with a revenue share model and minimum quarterly guarantees, starting from March 2025."

Document background
A Recording Licence Agreement is essential when one party wishes to legally use sound recordings owned by another. Under English and Welsh law, this agreement sets out the specific terms of use, including territorial restrictions, duration, permitted uses, and financial arrangements. It's particularly important for ensuring compliance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and protecting both parties' interests in the commercial exploitation of recorded music.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of licensor and licensee with full legal details

2. Background: Context of the agreement and ownership status of recordings

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Licence Fee'

4. Grant of Rights: Scope of licence, permitted uses, and restrictions

5. Term and Territory: Duration of licence and geographical scope

6. Payments: Licence fees, royalties, and payment terms

7. Warranties and Representations: Standard warranties regarding ownership and right to license

8. Termination: Circumstances for termination and consequences

Optional Sections

1. Quality Control: Standards for reproduction and use of recordings - include when licensor wants to maintain quality standards

2. Sub-licensing: Rights and restrictions on sub-licensing - include if sub-licensing is to be permitted

3. Minimum Guarantees: Minimum payment or usage requirements - include for commercial exploitation licenses

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - The Recordings: List of licensed recordings with details

2. Schedule 2 - Permitted Uses: Detailed description of allowed uses and formats

3. Schedule 3 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of fees and royalty calculations

4. Schedule 4 - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements for using recordings

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

Relevant legal definitions
Clauses
Industries

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, including provisions for sound recordings, moral rights, copyright duration, and the assignment/licensing of rights

Performers' Protection Acts: Legislation protecting performers' rights, including consent requirements and economic rights in performances

Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant when the agreement involves use of artist names or branding elements

Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: Secondary legislation implementing EU directives on copyright and related rights into UK law

Copyright (Musical Works) (Licensing of Orphan Works) Regulations 2012: Regulations governing the licensing of orphan works in musical contexts

Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Regulations concerning the enforcement of intellectual property rights

Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states

Rome Convention: International convention protecting performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations

WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty: International treaty addressing rights of performers and producers of phonograms

TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries

Contract Law Principles: Basic elements of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations

Competition Law: Laws governing anti-competitive practices and territory restrictions in licensing agreements

UK GDPR: Data protection legislation relevant when processing personal data of involved parties

Consumer Protection Laws: Legislation protecting individual artists when not contracting through companies

Teams

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