COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
This Copyright Assignment Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Assignment”) is
entered into on ____________ by and between ____________________ (hereinafter
referred to as the “Assignee”) and _______________________ (hereinafter referred to
as the “Author”). Together referred to as “parties”.
WHEREAS the Author has created original written works of authorship (hereinafter
referred to as the “Content”);
WHEREAS the assignee is desirous of acquiring the entire right, title and interest in the
said content and any copyright arising thereon;
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration by the Assignee receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by the Author, the parties agree to be bound by the following
terms and conditions: –
1. Transfer.
The Author hereby willingly and irrevocably sells, assigns, transfers, and conveys to the
Assignee, the entire right, title, and interest in the content created and all copyrights,
loyalties, fees and claims that may arise.
2. Compliance.
The Author hereby agrees to cooperate with the Assignee in handing over the
ownership and title of the Content created, to enable the Assignee enjoy to the fullest
extent.
The cooperation shall include but not limited to execution of necessary paperwork for
transfer.
3. Term.
The terms and provisions of this assignment shall accustom to the benefit of Assignee,
its successors, assigns, and/or other legal representatives, and shall be binding upon
said Author, his respective heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
4. Warranties.
The Author warrants and represents that; –
i. There is no other assignment, contract, or understanding entered into, in conflict
with this agreement.
ii. A valid copyright exists in the Assigned Copyrights
iii. They own the copyrights in the works
iv. They have the right to assign the Assigned Copyrights to Assignee.
5. Dispute/Conflict Resolution.
In the event of a dispute between the parties herein, the parties shall first attempt to
negotiate to reach a consensus mutually. However, if it fails, the dispute shall be
resolved through mediation in accordance with the laws of ______________.
Parties shall bear their costs for the mediation.
6. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of
_______________.
7. Relationship.
The relationship between the parties herein is that of an independent contractor.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a partnership, joint venture, or
employee.
8. Severability.
If any part of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the same shall be
severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue to be in
effect.
9. Waiver.
The failure of any party to exercise any right or provision of this Agreement shall not be
a waiver of any prior or subsequent rights.
10. Modification.
No amendment or modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective
unless in writing and signed by the parties.
THE AUTHOR; –
Name:
______________________________
Signature:
___________________________
Designation:
THE ASSIGNEE; –
Name:
______________________________
Signature:
___________________________
Designation:
_________________________
Date:
_______________________________
_________________________
Date:
_______________________________
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