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Co Songwriter Agreement
"I need a Co-Songwriter Agreement for a collaboration between two independent songwriters based in Zurich, with 50/50 ownership splits and equal creative control rights, to be effective from January 15, 2025."
1. Parties: Identification and details of all co-writers entering into the agreement
2. Background: Context of the collaboration and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Musical Work', 'Composition', 'Publishing Rights', etc.
4. Scope of Collaboration: Nature and extent of the songwriting partnership
5. Ownership and Rights: Specification of copyright ownership splits and intellectual property rights allocation
6. Creative Control: Decision-making process for creative aspects and final approval rights
7. Revenue Sharing: Distribution of royalties, advances, and other income from the songs
8. Credit and Attribution: How the co-writers will be credited on releases and publications
9. Registration and Administration: Process for registering works with collecting societies and publishing entities
10. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding originality and right to enter agreement
11. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for ending the collaboration
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Swiss law application and dispute resolution process
1. Sample Clearance: Procedures for handling samples in compositions, used when parties anticipate creating works with samples
2. Producer Rights: Specific terms for when one party also acts as producer of the compositions
3. Third Party Contributions: Handling of additional collaborators outside the main agreement
4. Virtual/Remote Collaboration: Specific terms for managing remote collaboration processes
5. Exclusivity: Terms restricting collaboration with other writers, if applicable
6. Publishing Arrangements: Specific terms when one or more parties has existing publishing deals
7. International Rights: Additional provisions for international exploitation of works
8. Social Media and Promotion: Terms regarding promotion and social media activities related to the works
1. Schedule A - Works Schedule: List of existing and planned musical works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule B - Ownership Splits: Detailed breakdown of ownership percentages for each work
3. Schedule C - Revenue Distribution: Specific revenue sharing arrangements and payment methods
4. Schedule D - Writer's Information: Detailed contact and payment information for all parties
5. Schedule E - Publishing Information: Details of any existing publishing arrangements affecting the works
6. Appendix 1 - Registration Template: Standard form for registering new works under the agreement
7. Appendix 2 - Credit Guidelines: Specific requirements for crediting each writer across different media
Authors
Music and Entertainment
Media Production
Publishing
Digital Media
Performing Arts
Recording Industry
Live Entertainment
Streaming Services
Broadcasting
Legal
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Publishing Administration
Creative Services
Artist Relations
Copyright Administration
Royalty Administration
Music Production
Content Licensing
Songwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Music Publisher
Rights Administrator
Legal Counsel
Music Supervisor
A&R Manager
Publishing Manager
Creative Director
Music Producer
Recording Artist
Copyright Administrator
Business Affairs Manager
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