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Deed Of Assignment Of Copyright
"I need a Deed of Assignment of Copyright to transfer ownership of our company's software library and associated documentation to an acquiring company, with the transfer to be effective from March 1, 2025, and including specific provisions for ongoing maintenance code and updates."
1. Parties: Identification of the Assignor (current copyright owner) and Assignee (recipient of copyright), including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the assignment, including the Assignor's ownership of the copyright and the parties' intention to transfer the rights
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used in the deed, including 'Work(s)', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Territory', and other relevant terms
4. Assignment: The operative clause that effects the transfer of copyright, specifying the rights being assigned and confirming that this is an absolute assignment
5. Consideration: Details of the payment or other consideration given for the assignment
6. Assignor's Warranties: Warranties from the Assignor regarding ownership, right to assign, non-infringement, and no existing licenses or encumbrances
7. Further Assurance: Commitment to execute any additional documents necessary to perfect the assignment
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification that the deed is governed by Canadian law and designation of jurisdiction for disputes
9. Execution: Formal execution block for signing, witnessing, and dating the deed
1. Moral Rights: Section dealing with the waiver of moral rights - particularly important in Canada where moral rights are explicitly protected
2. Royalties: Include when the assignment involves ongoing payments or royalties rather than a one-time payment
3. International Rights: Specific provisions for international copyright protection when the works are used globally
4. Existing Licenses: Section addressing any existing licenses that will continue after the assignment
5. Tax Provisions: Include when there are specific tax considerations or requirements regarding the assignment
6. Confidentiality: Include when confidential information is involved in the transaction
7. Registration: Include when the assignment needs to be registered with copyright offices or other authorities
1. Schedule A - Description of Works: Detailed description of all copyrighted works being assigned, including creation dates, registration numbers if applicable
2. Schedule B - Existing Licenses: List of any existing licenses, permissions, or rights granted to third parties that will survive the assignment
3. Schedule C - Payment Terms: Detailed breakdown of payment structure, especially if involving installments or royalties
4. Schedule D - Territory Details: Specific details about the geographical scope of the assignment if not worldwide
5. Schedule E - Registered Rights: List of any registered copyrights including registration numbers and jurisdictions
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