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The Photography Copyright Transfer Agreement is essential when there is a need to legally transfer ownership rights of photographic works from a photographer to another party under Swiss law. This document is commonly used in commercial transactions, publishing agreements, and corporate acquisitions of creative works. It must carefully balance the transfer of economic rights with the protection of moral rights, which cannot be fully transferred under Swiss law. The agreement should be used whenever a complete or partial transfer of photographic copyright is intended, rather than a mere license. It includes crucial details about the scope of transfer, usage rights, compensation, and warranties, while ensuring compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Copyright and Related Rights (URG) and related legislation. This agreement is particularly important for businesses acquiring photographic works for commercial use, publishers requiring full control over images, and organizations needing to secure comprehensive rights to photographic content.
