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Copyright License Agreement For Written Work
"I need a Copyright License Agreement for Written Work for an exclusive 5-year publishing deal starting March 2025, where I'm licensing my historical fiction novel to a New Zealand publisher with worldwide English language rights and royalty-based compensation."
1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the licensor (copyright owner) and licensee
2. Background: Establishes the context, confirms the licensor's ownership of the copyright, and outlines the purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Work', 'Territory', 'Term', 'License Fee', etc.
4. Grant of License: Specifies the exact rights being licensed, including permitted uses, formats, and territories
5. License Fee and Payment Terms: Details the financial terms, including payment amounts, schedules, and any royalty calculations
6. Duration and Termination: Specifies the term of the license and circumstances under which it can be terminated
7. Licensor's Warranties and Representations: Provides assurances regarding ownership and right to license the work
8. Licensee's Obligations: Sets out the licensee's responsibilities regarding use of the work and quality control
9. Copyright Notices and Attribution: Specifies requirements for displaying copyright notices and attributing the author
10. Confidentiality: Establishes obligations regarding confidential information shared during the agreement
11. General Provisions: Includes standard contractual terms such as governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Exclusivity: Include when the license is exclusive, defining the scope and terms of exclusivity
2. Sublicensing Rights: Include when the licensee is permitted to sublicense the work to third parties
3. Moral Rights: Include when specific provisions regarding the author's moral rights are needed
4. International Rights: Include when the license covers multiple territories with specific territorial requirements
5. Digital Rights Management: Include when the work will be distributed digitally and requires DRM provisions
6. Amendments and Derivatives: Include when the licensee is granted rights to modify or create derivative works
7. Marketing and Promotion: Include when specific terms regarding promotion and marketing of the work are needed
8. Audit Rights: Include when the licensor requires rights to audit the licensee's use or sales of the work
1. Schedule 1 - Description of the Work: Detailed description of the licensed work, including title, length, format, and any specific identifying features
2. Schedule 2 - License Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of all fees, royalties, and payment terms
3. Schedule 3 - Approved Formats: List of approved formats and mediums for reproduction and distribution
4. Schedule 4 - Territory Specifications: Detailed description of the geographic territories covered by the license
5. Appendix A - Copyright Notices: Specific format and wording of required copyright notices
6. Appendix B - Quality Control Requirements: Specific requirements for maintaining the quality and integrity of the work
Authors
Work
Licensor
Licensee
Copyright
License Fee
Intellectual Property Rights
Term
Territory
Effective Date
Confidential Information
Moral Rights
Permitted Use
Publication
Reproduction
Derivative Works
Commercial Purpose
Distribution Rights
Electronic Rights
Print Rights
Exclusive Rights
Non-Exclusive Rights
Royalties
Net Revenue
Force Majeure
Business Day
Intellectual Property
Original Work
Licensed Rights
Publication Date
Format
Attribution
Copyright Notice
Subsidiary Rights
Termination Date
Payment and Royalties
Term and Termination
Intellectual Property Rights
Warranties and Representations
Confidentiality
Attribution
Quality Control
Moral Rights
Indemnification
Assignment and Sublicensing
Territory Rights
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Force Majeure
Notices
Amendment
Entire Agreement
Severability
Third Party Rights
Publication Requirements
Distribution Rights
Electronic Rights
Reporting and Audit
Non-Competition
Usage Restrictions
Copyright Protection
Marketing and Promotion
Breach and Remedies
Survival
Publishing
Media and Entertainment
Education
Digital Content
Professional Services
Technology
Advertising and Marketing
Academic Research
Corporate Communications
E-commerce
Legal
Content Management
Editorial
Business Development
Rights and Licensing
Intellectual Property
Publications
Content Strategy
Contract Administration
Digital Operations
Legal Counsel
Copyright Attorney
Content Manager
Publishing Director
Literary Agent
Business Development Manager
Rights and Licensing Manager
Content Acquisition Manager
Editorial Director
Intellectual Property Lawyer
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