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Copyright Transfer Agreement
"I need a Copyright Transfer Agreement for transferring ownership of a software application and its source code from my development company to a large tech corporation, with provisions for ongoing technical support until March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies and defines the copyright owner (Assignor) and recipient (Assignee) with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Establishes the context of the agreement, confirms the Assignor's ownership of the copyright, and states the intention to transfer
3. Definitions: Defines key terms including 'Work', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Effective Date', and other relevant terms
4. Transfer of Rights: Core clause that effectuates the transfer of all copyright and related rights from Assignor to Assignee
5. Consideration: Specifies the payment or other consideration for the copyright transfer
6. Assignor's Warranties: Warranties regarding ownership, right to transfer, non-infringement, and no existing encumbrances
7. Future Actions: Obligation to execute additional documents and assist with copyright registration if needed
8. Waiver of Moral Rights: Explicit waiver or handling of moral rights to the extent permitted by law
9. Governing Law: Specifies New Zealand law as governing law and jurisdiction
10. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate including severability, entire agreement, and amendments
1. Royalty Provisions: Include when the transfer includes ongoing royalty payments rather than a one-time payment
2. Reversion Rights: Include when certain rights may revert to the Assignor under specific conditions
3. Confidentiality: Include when the work contains confidential information or trade secrets
4. Registration: Include when specific requirements for copyright registration need to be addressed
5. Territory Restrictions: Include when the transfer is limited to specific geographical regions
6. Third Party Rights: Include when there are third party beneficiaries or rights holders
7. Dispute Resolution: Include when specific dispute resolution procedures are required beyond court jurisdiction
1. Schedule 1 - Description of Works: Detailed description of the copyrighted works being transferred, including creation dates and registration numbers if applicable
2. Schedule 2 - Payment Terms: Detailed payment schedule if payment is structured or involves royalties
3. Schedule 3 - Existing Licenses: List of any existing licenses or permissions that will remain in effect
4. Appendix A - Copyright Registrations: Copies of existing copyright registrations or applications
5. Appendix B - Prior Agreements: Copies of any relevant prior agreements affecting the copyright
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