Copyright Assignment

This Copyright Assignment is designed for transferring copyright in one or more works from the assignor to the assignee.

Copyright can be a valuable asset. It can be sold outright by assignment or licensed on agreed terms. Under Section 90(3) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, an assignment of copyright must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the assignor.

Assigning copyright and other IP rights

This template provides for the assignment of copyright, and can also be used to assign other intellectual property rights where required.

The wording is broad enough to cover most types of copyright work, including artistic, literary and musical works.

Moral rights, warranties and assignor assistance

Moral rights under Chapter IV of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act cannot be assigned. Instead, this agreement provides for those rights to be waived, so that the assignor no longer has rights such as:

• the right to be identified as the author of the assigned work; or
• the right to object to derogatory treatment of that work.

The template also includes undertakings by the assignor, including assistance with practical and legal matters relating to the works and assigned rights. Warranties are included to support the validity of the assignment and provide reassurance for the assignee.

Listing the copyright works being assigned

The works covered by the assignment are referenced in the agreement and can be listed in a separate schedule. This keeps the main agreement clearer and avoids unnecessary changes to the body of the document.

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