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Copyright Permission Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Copyright Permission Agreement

"I need a Copyright Permission Agreement to grant permission to a publishing company to use my photography collection in their upcoming coffee table book, with a 5-year license term starting from January 2025 and royalties of 10% on net sales."

What is a Copyright Permission Agreement?

The Copyright Permission Agreement is essential when one party wishes to legally use copyrighted material owned by another. This document, governed by English and Welsh law, provides a formal framework for granting and receiving permission to use copyrighted works. It protects both parties by clearly defining the scope of use, duration, territory, and compensation. The agreement is particularly important in today's digital age where content sharing and reproduction are common, helping prevent copyright infringement while facilitating legitimate use of protected works.

What sections should be included in a Copyright Permission Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification and details of the copyright owner and licensee

2. Background: Context of the agreement and ownership declaration of the copyrighted work

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including defined terms for the Work, Territory, and Permitted Uses

4. Grant of Rights: Specific permissions being granted and their scope, including any restrictions or limitations

5. Term and Territory: Duration of the permission and geographical scope of the license

6. Payment Terms: Financial arrangements including any royalties, fees, or payment schedules

7. Warranties and Representations: Assurances regarding ownership and right to grant permission

8. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and consequences of termination

9. General: Standard boilerplate provisions including governing law, notices, and entire agreement

What sections are optional to include in a Copyright Permission Agreement?

1. Quality Control: Standards and requirements for reproduction or use of the work, including approval processes

2. Sub-licensing Rights: Terms and conditions under which the licensee may grant rights to third parties

3. Moral Rights: Provisions regarding attribution, integrity of the work, and other moral rights considerations

4. Indemnification: Mutual or one-way indemnification provisions for breach of warranties or third-party claims

5. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding the treatment of confidential information exchanged under the agreement

What schedules should be included in a Copyright Permission Agreement?

1. Schedule 1: The Work: Detailed description and/or copies of the copyrighted work being licensed

2. Schedule 2: Permitted Uses: Specific examples or detailed descriptions of allowed uses of the copyrighted work

3. Schedule 3: Territory: Detailed breakdown of geographical permissions if complex

4. Schedule 4: Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment terms, royalty calculations, and payment schedules

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈ˰æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: The fundamental UK copyright law that defines protected works, rights, duration, moral rights, and details licensing and assignment provisions

Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: Regulations governing personal copies for private use, relevant for understanding scope of permissions

Copyright Directive (2001/29/EC): EU legislation still relevant post-Brexit that harmonizes aspects of copyright law across Europe

Database Directive (96/9/EC): EU legislation protecting databases, remains relevant in UK copyright law post-Brexit

Software Directive (2009/24/EC): EU legislation specifically addressing copyright protection for computer programs, still relevant post-Brexit

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: UK legislation governing aspects of contract law relevant to property rights and transfers

Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across national borders

TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights

WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in digital environment

UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation that may be relevant if personal data is involved in copyright agreements

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, relevant when copyright agreements involve personal data

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