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Copyright Assignment Contract
"I need a Copyright Assignment Contract for transferring rights to a custom software application from our development team to our client, a German automotive company, with completion scheduled for March 2025, including provisions for source code transfer and ongoing maintenance rights."
1. Parties: Identification of the Assignor (copyright owner) and Assignee, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the assignment, identification of the work(s), and confirmation of the Assignor's ownership
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Work', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Moral Rights', and 'Exploitation Rights'
4. Assignment of Rights: Detailed specification of the economic rights being transferred, including exploitation rights under §31 UrhG
5. Moral Rights Acknowledgment: Statement acknowledging the inalienable nature of moral rights under German law and arrangements for their exercise
6. Warranties and Representations: Assignor's warranties regarding ownership, originality, and right to assign
7. Compensation: Details of payment or other consideration for the assignment
8. Delivery and Acceptance: Terms for delivering the work and any associated materials
9. Cooperation: Obligations to assist with registration, enforcement, or further actions needed
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law application and jurisdiction
1. Future Works: Required if the assignment covers works yet to be created, including specific provisions under §40 UrhG
2. Third Party Rights: Needed if the work incorporates any third-party materials or requires third-party clearances
3. Territory and Duration: Optional section specifying geographic limitations and duration if the assignment is not worldwide or perpetual
4. Confidentiality: Required if any confidential information is exchanged or if the work contains trade secrets
5. Registration and Recordal: Needed if the work requires registration or recordal with copyright offices or other authorities
6. Royalties: Required if the compensation includes ongoing payments or revenue sharing
7. Reversion Rights: Optional provisions for circumstances under which rights might revert to the Assignor
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: Excluded Rights: List of any rights specifically excluded from the assignment
3. Schedule 3: Payment Schedule: Detailed payment terms, including any installments or royalty calculations
4. Appendix A: Copy of Work: Physical or digital copy of the work(s) being assigned, where practical
5. Appendix B: Prior Licenses: List of any existing licenses or permissions that will survive the assignment
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