Copyright Assignment Agreement Template

This Copyright Assignment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Assignor: [Full Legal Name], with a principal address at [Address] (“Assignor”).
Assignee: [Full Legal Name], with a principal address at [Address] (“Assignee”).

Together, the “Parties.”

1. Assignment of Rights

The Assignor hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to the Assignee all rights, title, and interest in the copyrighted work(s) described in Exhibit A (the “Works”), including all rights of reproduction, distribution, performance, display, adaptation, and creation of derivative works.

2. Consideration

As consideration for this assignment, the Assignee shall pay the Assignor $[Amount], receipt of which is acknowledged. Additional terms of payment (if any) are described in Exhibit B.

3. Representations and Warranties

The Assignor represents and warrants that:
a. The Assignor is the sole and exclusive owner of the Works.
b. The Works are original and do not infringe any third-party rights.
c. The Assignor has not previously assigned, licensed, or encumbered the rights in the Works.

4. Moral Rights (if applicable)

To the extent permitted by law, the Assignor waives and agrees not to enforce any moral rights in the Works. Where moral rights cannot be waived, the Assignor agrees not to assert them against the Assignee.

5. Further Assurances

The Assignor agrees to execute any additional documents reasonably necessary to perfect the Assignee’s rights, including recordation of this Agreement with copyright offices or registries.

6. Indemnification

The Assignor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Assignee against any claims, damages, or expenses arising from a breach of the warranties in Section 3.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].

8. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the Works and supersedes prior understandings. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

Signatures

Assignor:
Name: _____________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________________

Assignee:
Name: _____________________
Signature: _________________
Date: ______________________

Exhibit A – Description of Works
[List or attach detailed descriptions, registration numbers, or copies of the copyrighted works.]

Exhibit B – Payment Terms (if applicable)
[Specify payment details, installment schedule, or royalties if part of the consideration.]