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The Photographer License Agreement is essential for professional photography transactions in India, providing a legally sound framework for licensing photographic works while protecting the rights of both photographers and clients. This document is particularly crucial given India's robust copyright protection framework under the Copyright Act, 1957, and the growing digital marketplace governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000. It should be used whenever a photographer or photography studio wants to license their work while retaining copyright ownership, whether for commercial, editorial, or personal use. The agreement covers critical aspects including usage rights, territorial scope, duration, modification rights, attribution requirements, and compensation terms, while ensuring compliance with Indian intellectual property and contract law.
