The Co-Writer Agreement is essential for establishing clear terms and conditions when multiple writers collaborate on musical works under Danish jurisdiction. This document should be used whenever two or more writers plan to create musical compositions together, whether for a single project or ongoing collaboration. It covers crucial elements such as copyright ownership, revenue sharing, decision-making processes, and credit attribution, while ensuring compliance with Danish copyright law and collective rights management regulations. The agreement is particularly important in the modern music industry where collaborative writing is common and clear documentation of rights is essential for proper administration and monetization of musical works. It helps prevent future disputes by clearly documenting the parties' intentions and agreements at the outset of their creative collaboration.
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Co Writer Agreement
I need a Co-Writer Agreement under Danish law for a collaboration between three songwriters who will be working together exclusively from January 2025 to June 2025, with an equal split of all revenues and joint approval rights for any commercial exploitation of the songs.
1. Parties: Identification of all co-writers entering into the agreement
2. Background: Context of the co-writing relationship and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Musical Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Writing Period', etc.
4. Scope of Collaboration: Details of the creative partnership and what it covers
5. Ownership of Copyright: Agreed split of ownership rights in the Musical Works
6. Writer Contributions: Expected contributions from each writer and commitment levels
7. Revenue Sharing: Agreement on how income from the Musical Works will be split
8. Credit and Attribution: How the writers will be credited on releases and publications
9. Decision Making: Process for making creative and business decisions about the Musical Works
10. Moral Rights: Recognition and handling of moral rights under Danish law
11. Registration and Administration: Process for registering works with collecting societies and publishers
12. Warranties and Representations: Writers' confirmation of right to enter agreement and originality of contributions
13. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for ending it
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Danish law application and jurisdiction
1. Exclusive Collaboration: Used when the writers agree to work exclusively with each other for a period
2. Publishing Arrangements: Include when specific publishing deals are in place or contemplated
3. Recording and Production: Needed when the co-writers are also involved in producing recordings
4. Sample Clearance: Include when the writing process involves using samples from other works
5. Outside Writing Activities: Relevant when setting boundaries for individual writing projects outside the collaboration
6. Confidentiality: Important when dealing with high-profile writers or sensitive creative processes
7. Non-Circumvention: Used when writers have valuable industry contacts they're bringing to the relationship
1. Schedule 1 - Existing Works: List of any pre-existing works brought into the collaboration
2. Schedule 2 - Revenue Split Matrix: Detailed breakdown of revenue shares for different types of income
3. Schedule 3 - Writer Credits Format: Specific format for how writers should be credited
4. Schedule 4 - Collecting Society Registrations: Details of writers' collecting society memberships and IPI numbers
5. Schedule 5 - Approval Process: Detailed procedures for approving final versions and commercial releases
6. Appendix A - Sample Split Notice: Template for documenting ownership splits for individual songs
7. Appendix B - Writer Contact Details: Contact and payment details for all writers
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