Music Sub-Publishing Agreement

Appoint sub-publishers who will distribute, market and sell music in a defined territory for a publisher with this Music Sub-Publishing Agreement template.

  • The sub-publisher will have certain synchronization, mechanical and performance rights to the music only inside of the territory, for instance, synchronization rights for motion pictures made within the territory.
  • The music publisher reserves all rights in the music and all copyright for all areas outside of the territory.
  • The sub-publisher is responsible for registering the work with the performing rights societies in the territory so that the music publisher's share of performance and broadcasting fees are credited and paid to the publisher.
  • The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your needs.
  • This is a generic legal form which can be used in most countries and regions.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 21-May-2025
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Assignment of Copyright between Music Publishers

Assign copyright in a musical composition from one publisher to another with this easy Assignment of Copyright form.

  • The assignment is made at the request of the original songwriter, who has consented to the transfer of rights.
  • This is a generic assignment form which can be used in any country that does not have a statutory form.
  • This is a downloadable reusable MS Word template.
  • Every music publisher needs a full set of assignment forms. Add the Assignment of Copyright between Music Publishers to your suite of music industry forms.
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Music Publishing Agreement

Obtain publishing rights for an original piece of music with this easy-to-use Music Publishing Agreement template for the USA and Canada.

  • Transfer of Rights. A composer sells and transfers all of its right and title to an original musical composition (including copyright) to the music publisher, in return for a percentage royalty on the sales of printed sheet music and recordings, licensing fees and performance royalties.
  • Changes and Derivations. The publisher has the right to edit, retitle, change and make derivative works of the composition.
  • Indemnification. The composer indemnifies the publisher against any copyright infringement claims.
  • The template includes a Short Form Copyright Assignment form.
  • This Music Publishing Agreement template can be used in either the United States or Canada.
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Music Publishing Foreign Agency Agreement

Music publishers can appoint agents in foreign markets with this Music Publishing Foreign Agency Agreement.

  • The foreign agent agrees to act as the publisher's representative in foreign markets, to promote and market music (or musical recordings), negotiate deals and grant sub-publishing rights to third parties within such foreign markets.
  • The agent will be paid a commission based on a percentage of sales and licensing fees received by the publisher.
  • This is a generic legal form which is not specific to the laws of any country or region.
  • The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your exact needs.
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USA Compulsory Mechanical Rights License

Compulsory Mechanical Rights License | USA

Grant a record company or an artist the right to record music you hold the copyright on with this USA Compulsory Mechanical Rights License.

  • The copyright holder gives permission for the record label or artist to record the song.
  • The copyright holder grants the recording company or artist the right to reproduce, distribute and sell the composition, in exchange for a royalty on each sale, at whatever the current statutory rate is.
  • The form is in accordance with the United States Copyright Act and is governed by U.S. laws.
  • Songwriters, composers and music publishers can all use the Compulsory Mechanical Rights License to allow other parties to record the music they have copyrighted.
  • Available in MS Word format.
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  • Each of the co-publishers will own a half interest in ownership of the copyright.
  • Each co-publisher will receive an equal share of the publishing receipts.
  • The parties jointly assign public performance rights to BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) and will share equally in the licensing fees.
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Obtain publishing rights for an original piece of music with this easy-to-use Music Publishing Agreement template for the USA and Canada.

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  • The songwriter agrees to write songs on a work-for-hire basis for the record company.
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  • The songwriter has the right to assign any songs to a performance rights society (ASCAP or BMI) and to receive all monies paid by the society.
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Acquire the publishing rights to a songwriter's musical composition with this USA Standard Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract.

  • The songwriter transfers his rights to the song over to the music publisher. In return for those rights, the publisher pays the songwriter royalties on the sale of the music.
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  • The music publisher agrees not to license any use of the composition without the consent of the songwriter.
  • The publisher agrees to publish the song within a certain time period, failing which the songwriter can demand return of the song.
  • The songwriter has the right to examine all books and accounts relating to the composition.
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Write contracts for the bands, singers and musicians who rent your studio with this template Recording Studio Services Contract.

  • The services provided under the contract include studio time, a recording engineer, and any additional services required by the musical artist during the recording session.
  • The artist agrees to pay a cancellation fee if sessions or services are cancelled on short notice.
  • The recording studio will not release the master until all fees and charges are paid.
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