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Assignment by Author of Copyright in Written Work

Prepare an Assignment of Copyright in a written work by the author using this easy template.

  • The author assigns to a third party (such as a publisher) all of the author's worldwide rights in copyright in a specified written work.
  • The author retains a personal license to use extracts from the work, but the author must obtain the assignee's permission before using all or a large portion of the work.
  • The author indemnifies the assignee against any infringement claims resulting from publication of the work.
  • Every publisher - print or digital - should have an Assignment of Copyright form available for authors to sign when dealing with any copyrighted work.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$6.49

Consent to Use Quote, Photograph or Personal Statement

Get the owner's consent to use a quote, photograph or personal statement in a printed publication with this easy-to-use Consent to Use form.

  • The owner, speaker or author of the material consents to the publisher's use of the material in the work or works specified in the Consent Form.
  • This is a generic legal form which is not specific to any country and can be used anywhere.
  • The form is reusable and fully editable.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$0.00

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.
$17.99

Literary Acquisition Option and Purchase Agreement Package | USA

This USA Literary Acquisition Option and Purchase Agreement package contains all the documents a film producer needs to acquire the rights to a published work from the writer of the work.

  • The agreements in this package give the producer an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase worldwide motion picture rights to the work.
  • The package contains the following forms:
    • Option Agreement for Rights to Published Work,
    • Purchase Agreement for Rights to Published Work,
    • Short form Option Agreement for recording with the US Copyright Office,
    • Short form Copyright Assignment, and
    • Quitclaim Release of Interest in Literary Property.
  • The forms are provided in MS Word format and are easy to customize.
  • These legal contracts and forms are written in accordance with U.S. laws and are intended for use only in the United States.
$29.99

Manuscript Editing Agreement

Edit and rework an author's manuscript under the terms of this downloadable Manuscript Editing Agreement.

  • The author retains all copyright and other rights associated with the manuscript, including intellectual property, electronic rights, and rights to marketing and promotional products.
  • The editor will revise and rework the manuscript, restructure and reorganize content for clarity, edit for style, grammar, syntax, spelling, create an index and table of contents, proofread, check accuracy of facts and references, and perform any other related services as agreed between the parties.
  • The author will reimburse the editor for any direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred in relation to the editor's duties.
  • The editor is responsible for reporting and paying his/her own income taxes and make any remittances required by law with respect to his/her compensation.
  • The Manuscript Editing Agreement is an ideal contract for freelance editors. You can customize and tailor it for a perfect fit with your unique circumstances.
$17.99

Illustration Commission Agreement - Royalty Payments

Commission an artist to illustrate your book, e-book or other publication with this Illustration Commission Agreement with royalty payments.

  • The artist will be paid an ongoing royalty (based on net profits from sales of the book) for the author's use of the illustrations in the book.
  • If the artist's work is also used in connection with any merchandising, the artist will receive an additional royalty from the sale of the merchandise.
  • The author or publisher must provide the artist with a statement of net sales and royalties accruing for each payment period.
  • The artist will be credited each time the illustrations are used.
  • The artist will retain ownership of and copyright in the illustrations. The work done under the contract is specifically stated NOT to be a work for hire.
  • The artist warrants that the illustrations are original and not derivative, and that he/she is the sole owner.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • This is a generic contract that does not contain references to any specific law or regulation of any country or jurisdiction. it can be used in many locations.
$19.99