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Copyright Assignment Contract
"I need a Copyright Assignment Contract under Swiss law for transferring ownership of a software application from an independent developer to my technology company, including provisions for source code and future modifications, to be effective from March 1, 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the Assignor (current copyright owner) and Assignee (recipient of the copyright)
2. Background: Context of the agreement, identification of the work(s) covered, and the parties' intention to transfer copyright ownership
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used in the agreement, including 'Work', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Moral Rights', etc.
4. Assignment: Core provision transferring all copyright and related rights from Assignor to Assignee
5. Scope of Assignment: Detailed description of the rights being transferred, including reproduction, modification, distribution, and public performance rights
6. Moral Rights: Handling of moral rights under Swiss law, including attribution rights and rights of integrity
7. Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration for the assignment
8. Warranties and Representations: Assignor's warranties regarding ownership, originality, and right to assign
9. Further Assurance: Obligation to execute additional documents and take necessary steps to perfect the assignment
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Registration and Recordal: Provisions for recording the assignment with relevant copyright offices or registries, used when the work is registered or requires formal recordal
2. International Rights: Specific provisions for international exploitation of the work, used when international use is contemplated
3. Future Works: Provisions covering future modifications or derivatives of the work, used when ongoing development is expected
4. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information, used when sensitive information is involved in the transfer
5. Tax Provisions: Specific tax-related provisions, used when the assignment has significant tax implications
6. Survival: Specification of which provisions survive termination, used in complex assignments with ongoing obligations
1. Schedule 1 - Description of Work(s): Detailed description of the copyright work(s) being assigned, including creation date, format, and identifying features
2. Schedule 2 - Existing Licenses: List of any existing licenses or permissions granted to third parties that will remain in effect
3. Schedule 3 - Assignment Confirmation: Form of assignment confirmation document for registration purposes
4. Appendix A - Payment Schedule: Details of payment terms and schedule if payment is not made as a single sum
5. Appendix B - Technical Documentation: Technical details or specifications of the work(s) being assigned, particularly relevant for software or technical works
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