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Standard Copyright Licence

"I need a Standard Copyright Licence to allow a software company to use my photography collection for their marketing materials, with a 2-year term starting from January 2025 and covering use in Europe only."

Document background
A Standard Copyright Licence is commonly used when a copyright owner wishes to grant another party permission to use their intellectual property while retaining ownership. This document, governed by English and Welsh law, sets out the terms under which copyrighted material can be used, including scope, duration, territory, and payment terms. It's particularly important in commercial contexts where clear documentation of usage rights is essential for both parties' protection and compliance with copyright law.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Details of the licensor and licensee

2. Background: Context of the agreement and ownership of copyright

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of Licence: Scope and nature of the copyright licence being granted

5. Duration: Term of the licence

6. Territory: Geographical scope of the licence

7. Fees: Payment terms and royalties

8. Warranties and Indemnities: Legal guarantees and protections

9. Termination: Circumstances and process for ending the agreement

Optional Sections

1. Sub-licensing Rights: Permission and conditions for the licensee to grant sub-licences to third parties

2. Quality Control: Standards and requirements for using copyrighted material, including approval processes

3. Moral Rights: Provisions regarding the treatment of author's moral rights including attribution and integrity

4. Improvements: Rights and obligations relating to modifications or improvements to the licensed material

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1: Licensed Works: Detailed description and specification of copyrighted materials covered by the licence

2. Schedule 2: Royalty Calculations: Detailed formula and terms for calculating royalties and other payments

3. Schedule 3: Approved Uses: Comprehensive list of specific permitted uses of the licensed material

4. Schedule 4: Territory Definition: Detailed description and definition of the geographical scope of the licence

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright law, establishing fundamental rights and protections for copyright owners

Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: UK regulations governing personal copying for private use and related copyright matters

Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: UK regulations implementing various EU directives on copyright and related rights

Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, establishing minimum standards of copyright protection

Universal Copyright Convention: International copyright treaty providing copyright protection between signatories

WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty dealing with protection of works in digital environment

Retained EU Copyright Law: European Union copyright regulations that have been retained in UK law post-Brexit

Duration of Copyright: Legal provisions determining the length of copyright protection (typically life of author plus 70 years)

Moral Rights: Rights to be identified as author and object to derogatory treatment of work

Economic Rights: Bundle of rights including copying, distribution, rental, performance, communication to public, and adaptation

Assignment vs Licensing: Legal principles distinguishing between transfer of ownership and permission to use

Exclusive vs Non-exclusive Licensing: Provisions determining whether licensee has sole rights or if licensor can license to others

Territory Restrictions: Geographical limitations on where copyright licence applies

Sub-licensing Rights: Provisions governing whether and how licensee can grant rights to third parties

Termination Provisions: Conditions and procedures for ending the copyright licence

Infringement Remedies: Legal remedies available in case of copyright infringement, including damages and injunctions

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