Copyright is a right which lasts for the life of the author and an additional 70 years.   With the proper set of written copyright agreements in place, this right can be utilised to maximise commercial return.

A well drafted written commercial agreement will clearly identify the respective rights of the contracting parties and importantly also deals with ‘worst case scenarios’.  A comprehensive copyright licensing agreement provides contingencies if a breakdown in the relationship occurs between parties. Without a solid written agreement in place to cater for such situations, further disagreements may arise on how to deal with the conflict. A ‘he said, she said’ resulting from an unclear trade mark contract or verbal agreement will result in unnecessary costs.

Clearly documented copyright agreements are a recommended investment at the outset, to provide your business with certainty, avoid legal hassle at a later stage and maximise your commercial return from the transaction.

We draft a range of commercial agreements – see our Business Legal Checklist. 

Actuate IP’s copyright contract services

Actuate IP can assist with a range of copyright related agreements, contracts, documentation and services, including:

• Transfer / assignment of copyright
• Copyright licensing (exclusive & non-exclusive)
• Moral rights consent
• Authorship agreements & co-authorship agreements
• Film distribution agreements
• Use of copyright in architectural plans
• Music and song recording agreements
• Management agreements
• Marketing agreements
• Related confidentiality agreements
• Advice on proposed copyright related agreements
• Negotiating copyright related agreements on your behalf 
• Review of existing copyright materials and drafting copyright terms and conditions