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The Joint Copyright Agreement is essential when multiple parties collaborate to create copyrightable works under Austrian jurisdiction. This document becomes necessary when two or more creators, organizations, or rights holders need to formalize their shared ownership of copyright in a work, whether it's software, literary works, artistic creations, or other intellectual property. The agreement complies with Austrian copyright law (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and addresses key aspects such as ownership proportions, exploitation rights, revenue sharing, and decision-making procedures. It's particularly relevant in creative collaborations, academic partnerships, or commercial joint ventures where intellectual property is jointly developed. The document provides a clear framework for managing the commercial and artistic aspects of the copyrighted work while protecting the interests of all co-owners.
